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Key Points

Israel's industrial sector saw a slight 0.1% price decrease in April 2025, continuing an annual downward trend. Fuel prices took a significant hit, dropping nearly 3% monthly and over 18% compared to last year. The mining sector bucked the trend with modest monthly growth despite annual declines. Core inflation excluding fuels remained positive, suggesting underlying economic pressures beyond energy costs.

Key Points: Israel Producer Prices Dip 0.1% in April 2025 as Fuel Costs Fall

  • Industrial output prices fell 0.1% monthly but dropped 0.6% annually
  • Fuel prices plunged 2.8% monthly and 18.1% yearly
  • Mining sector prices rose 0.5% despite annual decline
  • Core inflation (excluding fuels) rose 0.2% monthly and 1.9% annually
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Israel: Producer price index decreases slightly in April 2025

Israel's industrial output prices decline slightly in April 2025 with fuel prices dropping sharply while mining sector sees modest growth.

"Fuel prices decreased by 2.8% this month and 18.1% annually - Central Bureau of Statistics"

Tel Aviv, May 19

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the domestic industrial output price index decreased by 0.1 per cent in April 2025 compared to March 2025 (base: average 2020 = 100.0).

The index excluding fuels increased by 0.2 per cent in April 2025 compared to March 2025 (base: average 2020 = 100.0).

In the last 12 months (April 2025 compared to April 2024), the domestic industrial output price index decreased by 0.6 per cent, and the index excluding fuels increased by 1.9 per cent.

This month, fuel prices decreased by 2.8 per cent. In the last 12 months (April 2025 compared to April 2024), fuel prices decreased by 18.1 per cent.

The Mining and Quarrying Price Index for Domestic Destinations increased by 0.5 per cent in April 2025 compared to March 2025 (base: 2020 average = 100.0). In the last 12 months (April 2025 compared to April 2024), the index decreased by 1 per cent. (ANI/TPS)

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Interesting to see Israel's economic indicators. The 18.1% drop in fuel prices over 12 months is significant! Wonder if India could learn something from their energy policies. Our fuel prices keep fluctuating like crazy. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While the numbers look stable, I'm more curious about how this affects Israel-India trade relations. We import a lot of tech and defense equipment from them. Any price changes there could impact our budgets.
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Amit S.
The mining sector growth is noteworthy. India should strengthen partnerships with Israel in this area - their technology could help our mining sector become more efficient and environmentally friendly.
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Sneha R.
Small decrease in producer prices but inflation still seems under control. Meanwhile in India we're struggling with onion prices! 😅 On a serious note, global economic indicators like these help understand worldwide trends better.
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Vikram J.
The fuel price decrease is impressive but let's not forget Israel has different geopolitical advantages in energy. India needs to focus on renewable energy rather than comparing fuel prices. Our solar potential is much greater!
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Neha P.
As an economics student, I find these comparative analyses fascinating. The 1.9% increase in non-fuel index shows their manufacturing sector might be doing well. India-Israel collaborations in manufacturing could be mutually beneficial.

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