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Inflation rate rises to 3.3 percent in March amid hiked energy costs from Iran war

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CBS NewsBApr 11, 12:16 AM

Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs

Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.

CBS NewsBApr 10, 11:21 PM

Inflation rises to its highest mark in nearly 2 years, fueled by Iran war

Inflation rose by 3.3% in March compared to one year ago, the Labor Department reported Friday, the highest such increase since May 2024. That rise was driven by a 21% spike in gas prices in March fro

VoxBApr 10, 9:15 PM

Why inflation is up

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NPRAApr 10, 1:07 PM

Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike

Consumer prices in March were up 3.3% from a year ago, the biggest annual increase in nearly two years. Higher gasoline prices tied to the war with Iran accounted for much of the surge.

Common DreamsCApr 10, 2:43 PM

Trump’s War in Iran Hits Pockets at Home as Inflation Spikes

Today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows prices surged 3.3% over the past year in March. Prices jumped by 0.9% in the past month alone. The spike in prices was largely driven by the energy pric

The GuardianAApr 10, 12:37 PM

US inflation soars in March as war on Iran drives economy into uncertainty

Prices were up 3.3% over the year, adding to the unpredictability that first came with Trump tariffs Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox US inflation soared

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