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price has increased vs price has been increased

Both phrases are correct, but they express slightly different ideas. 'Price has increased' means that the price of something has gone up. 'Price has been increased' means that someone or something has intentionally raised the price.
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Last updated: July 20, 2024 • 45065 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the price of something has gone up.

"price has increased"

This phrase is used to inform that the price of something has risen.

Examples:

  • The price has increased since last week.
  • The price of oil has increased significantly.
  • Due to high demand, the price has increased.
  • The price has increased by 10%.
  • I noticed the price has increased recently.
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... ... r/fidelityinvestments - I just sold Covered Call and stock price has increased above strike. Upvote 0
  • Oct 19, 2016 ... Price has increased, Shipping, Maker Faire recap Hello! I wanted to update you with the latest here at Glowforge Central.
  • Oct 28, 2022 ... Final Cut Pro price has increased to $499? Help. Hi - my free trial ends in 3 days. I plan on paying when it ends, however, I just looked at ...
  • Oct 19, 2016 ... Price has increased, Shipping, Maker Faire recap Hello! I wanted to update you with the latest here at Glowforge Central.
  • In addition, if a medication's average net price has increased by more than the rate of inflation, the manufacturer must pay an additional rebate to Medicaid.
  • I brought a top from a cycle shop via the internet, it arrived although I wish to exchange it because its too small. Meanwhile the price has increased.
  • Jan 30, 2008 ... Forty years ago, first-class letter delivery cost only three cents. Since then, the price has increased nearly tenfold, with an actual decrease in the speed ...
  • Mar 1, 2024 ... You're in the grocery store reaching for a gallon of milk, and you notice that the price has increased since the last time you bought some.
  • Mar 12, 2018 ... In singular form you would say: “The price has increased.” In plural form, you would say: “prices have increased.” The key word in the sentence, is (PRICES).
  • Mar 12, 2024 ... Put another way, median rent has increased 32%, while the median homeownership price has increased 74%. On top of this, because mortgage ...

Alternatives:

  • price went up
  • price rose
  • price has gone up
  • price has risen
  • price has escalated

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It is more formal and often used in a passive voice construction to emphasize an intentional increase in price.

"price has been increased"

This phrase is used to emphasize that someone or something has intentionally raised the price.

Examples:

  • The price has been increased to cover production costs.
  • The prices have been increased due to inflation.
  • The price of the product has been increased by the manufacturer.
  • The rent has been increased by the landlord.
  • The fees have been increased for the new year.
  • Jul 2, 2024 ... Commenting on Residential permit price has been increased by 100%... Wow weird how some councillors are against it, esp Gilroy. Thought she was ...
  • Sep 9, 2024 ... ... on PlayStation Direct, Best Buy, […] The post DualSense PS5 Controller Price Has Been Increased appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
  • Sep 13, 2023 ... The price has been increased to many games. Previously when released, Hogwarts legacy was priced at 2999rs i believe. Now it is 3999rs.
  • ... price has been increased by reason of the down payment, interest rate, or other financing terms; and (ii) the extent to which the sale of a similar property ...
  • ... price has been increased and specifies in the notice a revised ceiling that shall constitute the ceiling price for performance under this contract. When and ...
  • Nov 16, 2023 ... The maximum strike price has been increased by 66% for offshore wind projects, from £44/ MWh to £73/ MWh , and by 52% for floating offshore ...
  • I consistently scour the internet trying to find it online but when I do find it the price has been increased to crazy levels and the suppliers are unknown.
  • ... price has been increased and specifies in the notice a revised ceiling that shall constitute the ceiling price for performance under this contract. When and ...
  • Base M240i xDrive was $49,900 in 2022. As of Jan 1st the price has been increased to $50,900. I know because I got screwed. Ordered in Nov and allocation came ...
  • ... price has been increased by the same amount as the cost increase, or even more. Domestic price pressures, as measured by the GDP deflator, have picked up ...

Alternatives:

  • price was raised
  • price has been raised
  • price has been hiked
  • price has been elevated
  • price has been lifted

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