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The energy price index surged by 25.7% in September, led by crude oil (+21.2%) and natural gas (+15.3%), according to the World Bank’s Pink Sheet. The non-energy index edged up by 1.3%.
Agricultural prices rose 1.6% in September, with food gaining 3.8% and raw materials edging up 0.9%, while beverages prices fell 4.6%. Fertilizer prices changed little at 0.4%.
Metals rose almost 1%in September, with zinc up 3.8%, partly offset by tin declining 3.0%. Precious metals eased 1.9%, with gold falling 2.1% and silver 1.2%.
The Pink Sheet is a monthly report that monitors commodity price movements.
