Not Just Food and Fuel—Inflation Numbers Show 'Worrying Trends' as Midterms Loom

Not Just Food and Fuel—Inflation Numbers Show 'Worrying Trends' as Midterms Loom

US inflation climbs as Trump's Iran War and tariffs squeeze household budgets ahead of the midterm elections.

Inflation heats up again, days before midterm elections

Rising gas prices drove much of the inflation increase as renewed violence in the Middle East has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, up from below $70 before the Iran war. But prices also rose outside of fuel costs.

September Inflation Hits 3.7% as Gas Prices Jump

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Americans are getting some relief at the grocery store, but they’re still paying more to make ends meet. Federal data shows grocery prices dipped 0.1% in September, while annual inflation rose to 3.7%, up from 3.4% in August. Here’s what’s driving the pain: Gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September and were […]