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Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
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According to CBS News’s source item, Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years, CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
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- Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in yearsCBS News - 2026-05-12T20:19:57+00:00
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