U.S. inflation skyrockets amid Iran war
U.S. inflation surged in March, with the Consumer Price Index rising at a 3.3% annual rate due to the Iran war's impact on global energy costs.
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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.
Inflation surges in March, fueld 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 from the previous month. Jo Ling Kent has details.
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