cost-push inflation

American  

noun

1. inflation in which prices increase as a result of increased production costs, as labor and parts, even when demand remains the same.

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cost-push inflation British  

noun

1. See inflation

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Etymology

Origin of cost-push inflation

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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cost-push inflation

While cost-push inflation over the past three years has severely burdened the Japanese public, stimulating demand at this juncture would only accelerate inflation, Noji says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

But Sheana Yue, senior economist at Oxford Economics, told AFP that "this type of energy-driven cost-push inflation is unlikely to generate sustained reflationary pressures without meaningful demand recovery".

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

A weak yen fuels cost-push inflation and reduces households’ purchasing power, rather than the demand-led growth policymakers are targeting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026

However, the BOJ has brushed aside such speculation, saying that the current global cost-push inflation is not sustainable.

From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2023

The BOJ has said such cost-push inflation will dissipate, and must be replaced by price rises driven more by robust domestic demand in order for it to consider ending ultra-low interest rates.

From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2023