<h1>Wholesale Price Index Rises; Inflation Hits 11.63% with Petroleum and Steel Driving Increase; Essential Commodities Inflation Drops.</h1> The Department of Economic Affairs reported a rise in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for the week ending June 21, 2008, with inflation at 11.63%. The 'fuel, power and light' category has stabilized, while 'primary articles' inflation decreased from 10.96% to 10.54%. Year-on-year, prices for several commodities, including urad, onions, and eggs, have declined. In 'manufactured products,' inflation rose from 9.74% to 10.28%, but prices for items like zinc and nickel alloy dropped. The inflation rate for 30 essential commodities decreased to 5.89%. High inflation is driven by petroleum and iron and steel products.