Global energy costs lift prices across industries
High energy costs push up prices for petroleum based goods from carpet to plastic toys. Dow Chemical raises prices boosting Q4 profits while Maytag blames energy costs for a larger loss. Economists say inflation remains unlikely though sustained high energy costs could raise consumer expenses.
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