March 2016 - prices increase for energy, raw materials and metals

Date: 
April 12, 2016

In March 2016, energy prices increased by 14.8%, and the prices of non-energy commodities rose by 2.8%. Food prices picked up by 2.1%. Beverages increased by 4.3%. Raw materials increased slightly by 1.2%, and fertilizers dropped by 5.2%. Metals and minerals increased by 6.0%, and precious metals rose by 3.6%.

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Source:World Bank