The GuardianJun 10, 2026, 1:03 PM
US inflation jumped to 4.2% in May, the third consecutive increase since start of Iran war
U.S. inflation reached 4.2% in May, its highest level in three years, driven primarily by surging energy prices following the start of the Iran war and a sharp increase in oil costs.
4.2%3.8%3.3%2.4%Inflation rose from 2.4% (February) to 4.2% (May)60%$4.15$126.7%2.9%9%3.5%-3.75%172,0004.3%2%
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