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Consumer prices surge as inflation hits 40-year high

Inflation soared to its highest level in 40 years, according to the Labor Department, as prices rose by 7.5% compared to one year ago. The surge was driven in part by an increase in gas prices. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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