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US inflation surges as Iran conflict drives up energy prices

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US consumer prices saw a significant increase in April, rising 3.8% year-over-year, largely driven by a surge in energy costs due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. While core inflation, excluding food and energy, showed more modest gains, the overall price hike is impacting household budgets. This inflation is reportedly consuming all wage increases, forcing consumers to cut back on spending. AI

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US inflation surges as Iran conflict drives up energy prices

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    US consumer inflation jumps as Iran war sends energy prices higher

    US consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. The Labor Department’s consumer price index rose 3.8 per cent from April 2025, according to data released on Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6 per…

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