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Energy prices fell 6 percent in June — Pink Sheet

Energy commodity prices declined 6 percent in June, led by a 7.5 percent plunge in oil, the World Bank’s Pink Sheet said.

Agriculture prices dropped nearly 2 percent, with most groups easing, including food and beverages (down 1 percent each) and raw materials (off 3.5 percent). Fertilizer prices gained 2 percent.

Metals and mineral prices slid 1 percent, led by an 8 percent tumble in iron ore prices. Precious metals prices increased 1 percent.

The Pink Sheet is a monthly report that monitors commodity price movements.

Chart 1: Most commodity price indexes declined in June

Nominal price indexes, percent changes, June over May

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 Most commodity price indexes declined in June

Source: World Bank

Chart 2: Metal prices post the fourth consecutive monthly decline

Major price indexes, US$ (2000 = 100)

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 Metal prices post the fourth consecutive monthly decline

Source: World Bank

Chart 3: Commodity price movements were distributed roughly evenly among increases and declines.

Nominal prices, percent changes, June over May

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 Commodity price movements were distributed roughly evenly among increases and declines

Source: World Bank


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