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Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, according to new data this week.

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Who
Federal Reserve, Trump administration, Elon Musk, Labor Department, National Association of Realtors, Freddie Mac, Forbes, FactSet
What
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, according to new data this week.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:10:08 GMT · 2h 59m ago
Where
U.S. ·
Why
Rising gas prices, fueled by a surge in energy prices after the start of the Iran war, have contributed to inflation hitting a 3-year high.
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How this affects you

Higher inflation means that everyday expenses like groceries and gas are more painful, impacting household and business decisions. The Social Security retirement fund also faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected, potentially impacting future retiree benefits.

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