1.   And the resulting higher import prices will put upward pressure on inflation.

2.   As a result, import prices rise relatively little even when the dollar plunges.

3.   He will want to avoid a further Decline for fear that import price rises will push up inflation.

4.   Import prices rise and since imports are a large fraction of consumption, the consumer price index rises right along with imports.

5.   Insulation from external inflation With fixed exchange rates, inflation abroad is transmitted directly into higher import prices.

6.   Low inflation in industrialized countries restrained increases in import prices, resulting in a general improvement in the terms of trade.

7.   Fourth quarter results, however, were expected to reflect increased oil import prices and a drop in tourist numbers.

8.   French demands for an increase in the minimum import price were said to contradict international trading rules.

9.   Already in September, the rising mark eased import prices.