Gas prices push inflation to 3.2% in California's Inland Empire after 23.2% yearly jump

Gas prices push inflation to 3.2% in California's Inland Empire after 23.2% yearly jump

Rising gas prices pushed inflation higher across California's Inland Empire, adding pressure to household budgets even as one short-term measure showed slight cooling. The data suggest energy costs are still doing much of the heavy lifting behind price increases in the region. Here's what to know Across western Riverside County, Ontario, and San Bernardino, prices in the Riverside metro were 3.2% higher in July 2026 than they were in July 2025, …