Consumer News Inflation Stalled Last Month, Thanks To Gas Prices

Thanksgiving gas prices could be the lowest in years — if you adjust for inflation. But consumers are still on edge.

U.S. gasoline prices at the pump haven’t budged much since last Thanksgiving, providing households a bit more breathing room from inflation that’s still too high for the Federal Reserve’s liking. Read More

Inflation stalled in July as gas prices dropped

After increasing by 1.3% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday that overall inflation did not rise in July as gas prices dropped during the month. While there was no rise in ... Read More

US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a murky economy ... Read More

America’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control

The cost of living got even more expensive for Americans last month, with prices rising at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, which drove the annual ... Read More

Delayed inflation report expected to show US prices ticked up last month

Friday's inflation report is likely to show that consumer prices worsened in September for the second straight month as President Donald Trump's tariffs have lifted the cost of some groceries and ... Read More

U.S. inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents and some services cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a ... Read More