US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as war with Iran continues to drive up prices
Key takeaways
- Gas prices in Titusville, Florida on 31 March 2026.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleUS inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as the war in the Middle East continued to drive energy prices and everyday costs for Americans.
- Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest jump since 2023.
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Gas prices in Titusville, Florida on 31 March 2026. The national average price for a gallon of gas is more than a dollar higher than a year ago. Photograph: Marco Bello/Reuters View image in fullscreen Gas prices in Titusville, Florida on 31 March 2026. The national average price for a gallon of gas is more than a dollar higher than a year ago. Photograph: Marco Bello/Reuters US economy US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as war with Iran continues to drive up prices Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highest jump since 2023
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Prefer the Guardian on GoogleUS inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as the war in the Middle East continued to drive energy prices and everyday costs for Americans.