US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher

Consumer prices spike in April, driven by soaring energy costs, with petrol prices up nearly 30 percent since last year.

Source Al Jazeera AI Summary Updated May 12, 2026

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Consumer prices spike in April, driven by soaring energy costs, with petrol prices up nearly 30 percent since last year.

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