price increase
Higher cost now
A price increase is a rise in what something costs.
The term appears constantly in economic reporting and business contexts: The company announced a 5% price increase on all products.
Price increases may reflect inflation, supply shortages, or corporate strategy.
The phrase often serves as a euphemism for what consumers experience simply as things getting more expensive.
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Lowered cost of goods
price cut · price drop · discount · markdown · price slash
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