China’s factory-gate prices growth slows to 3.5% in July amid lower fuel prices
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
China's producer price inflation decelerated to 3.5% in July, reflecting softer domestic demand and declining energy costs. Simultaneously, consumer prices grew modestly at 0.5%, indicating persistent deflationary pressures across the economy. These economic indicators suggest cooling manufacturing activity and subdued spending patterns, raising concerns about recovery momentum in the world's second-largest economy amid global trade uncertainties.
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China’s factory-gate prices growth slows to 3.5% in July amid lower fuel prices
Amid lower domestic fuel prices and weak domestic demand, the national consumer price index rose 0.5 per cent last month.
