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7. CPI inflation soars by most since 2022 as gas prices bite

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 10:51 AM

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CPI inflation soars by most since 2022 as gas prices bite

Emma Ockerman
Updated Fri, April 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM EDT 2 min read

Consumer prices in March saw the largest monthly gain since 2022 as the US-Israel war against Iran sent gas prices skyrocketing past $4 a gallon.

Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation clocked in 3.3% higher than a year ago while rising 0.9% on a monthly basis in a rapid acceleration from February’s levels, according to Labor Department data released Friday. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had anticipated a 3.4% increase from a year ago and 0.9% from a month prior.

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Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 10 OP

This is what Trump is talking about when he says we have the hottest country in the world Walleye Apr 10 #1

GRAPHS - more words to come, but for now, here is the "silent" version progree Apr 10 #2

So...not good. 617Blue Apr 10 #4

The 0.9% month over month is insane Johnny2X2X Apr 10 #3

MaddowBlog- U.S. inflation surged in March, pushed higher by the effects of the war in Iran LetMyPeopleVote Apr 10 #5

You know what would solve this problem? Another tax cut for billionaires and corporations. Ray Bruns Apr 10 #6

CPI inflation soars by most since 2022 as gas prices bite mahatmakanejeeves Apr 10 #7