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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
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According to BBC News’s source item, US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war, The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
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- US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran warBBC News - 2026-05-12T12:55:34+00:00
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