According to the April 2008 ISM Manufacturing Report on Business (ROB) released on May 1, more than 20 commodities registered higher prices including two that have now done so every month for half a year. Commodities are also starting to turn up on the short supply list, with caustic soda making a solo appearance in the March ROB. The new report finally adds steel to the list.
Commodities Up In Price
Aluminum (3)
Aluminum Extrusions (2)
Caustic Soda (2)
Copper (3)
Copper Laden Products (2)
Corn
Corn Syrup
Diesel Fuel (2)
Fuel Surcharges (2)
Gasoline
High Density Polyethylene
Natural Gas (6)
Polypropylene
Propane
Resins
Solvents
Soybean Oil
Stainless Steel -- Sheet
Steel (4)
Steel -- Cold Rolled
Sulfuric Acid (6)
Transportation Costs
Commodities Down In Price
Methanol is the only commodity reported down in price.
Commodities In Short Supply
Caustic Soda (2)
Steel
Note: The number of consecutive months the commodity is listed is indicated after each item.
Source: April 2008 Manufacturing ISM Report on Business
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