Seattle’s Inflation Surge Hits Hard | Seattle News

Seattle’s inflation is soaring, hitting 4.5%—the highest in the West and second-highest nationally—driven by skyrocketing energy and gas prices, plus surging costs for groceries, entertainment, and housing. While the national average sits at 3.5%, locals are feeling the squeeze as everyday expenses climb, with dining out and shelter costs rising sharply. Recent data shows prices up 1.0% overall, with core inflation ticking 0.9%, signaling persistent upward pressure on wallets across the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9fdcb2f4fff70ed