TOKYO -- Wholesales prices are on the rise around the world, rising between 1% and 4% through January in major countries compared with last fall.
Soaring prices for crude oil and metals have led to higher prices for chemical and steel-derived products. Economic recoveries in China and the U.S., as well as disruptions to maritime transportation, have also pushed up wholesale prices.
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