der Preistreiber
Translation
price driver, cost driver, inflation driver
Examples
Hohe Energiekosten sind ein wichtiger Preistreiber.
High energy costs are an important price driver.
Die gestiegene Nachfrage war der größte Preistreiber.
The increased demand was the biggest price driver.
Grammar Patterns
((to be a price driver)) to be a price driver. High energy costs are an important price driver.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Kostentreiber, der Inflationsfaktor
Etymology
From 'Preis' (price) + 'treiben' (to drive, push). Literally a 'price-driver'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something physically 'driving' or pushing prices up, like a driver in a car.