The Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) increased 0.2% in August, mainly because of higher prices for motorized and recreational vehicles. The Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI) declined 2.2%, largely as a result of lower prices for crude energy products. The IPPI increased 0.2% in August, after declining 0.3% in July. The increase in the IPPI was broad based, as 15 of the 21 major commodity groups were up. The increase in the IPPI was led by higher prices for motorized and recreational vehicles (+1.0%). The main reasons for the increase in this commodity group were higher prices for passenger cars and light trucks ... (full story)