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The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was the name of the program from its inception in 1902 until 1978, when it was renamed the Producer Price Index.
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Wholesale Price Index was the program's name from 1902 until 1978 when it was renamed Producer Price Index
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{
    "end_year": 1978,
    "start_year": 1902
}
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September 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM (1 day ago)
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September 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM (1 day ago)

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https://www.bls.gov/ppi/faqs/questions-and-answers.htm

This FAQ explains the Producer Price Index (PPI), its history, differences from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and how it's interpreted. It clarifies the PPI's uses and methodology changes.

Producer Price Index
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