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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 3 MIN

Fueled by soaring gas prices, inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years

from Morning Edition · host Leila Fadel

Inflation has jumped to its highest level in more than three years. Much of the increase is fueled by higher gasoline prices since the U.S. launched its war with Iran.

Inflation has jumped to its highest level in more than three years. Much of the increase is fueled by higher gasoline prices since the U.S. launched its war with Iran.

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Fueled by soaring gas prices, inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years

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Inflation has jumped to its highest level in more than three years. Much of the increase is fueled by higher gasoline prices since the U.S. launched its war with Iran.

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