LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - The world's top consumer goods companies, making everything from instant noodles to soap and ice cream, are paying less for their raw materials and energy, but it may take time before shoppers see significantly lower price tags for their household goods. | Apr. 26
Cost inflation rose during the COVID-19 pandemic and was exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which sent energy prices to record highs last year.
The waning pricing power of consumer-goods makers contrasts with carmakers and airlines, which have been able to push prices up due to limited supply and pent-up demand.
The waning pricing power of consumer-goods makers contrasts with carmakers and airlines, which have been able to push prices up due to limited supply and pent-up demand.
The waning pricing power of consumer-goods makers contrasts with carmakers and airlines, which have been able to push prices up due to limited supply and pent-up demand.