Survey: manufacturers report rising oil prices hurting growth.(NewsWell)(Brief Article)

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Rising oil prices are significantly hampering the growth of U.S. industrial manufacturers, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers' most recent manufacturing barometer.

Of the executives surveyed, 47% cite rising energy prices as a potential barrier to growth in the next 12 months. A majority of these manufacturers (59%) are passing along these...

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