Tariffs, bird flu and severe weather are pushing some everyday groceries to record prices

Using consumer price data, the Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans and how they are changing under the Trump administration. Read More

Map Shows Where Americans Spend the Most on Gas

Depending on state-level factors like earnings and population density, the amount Americans spend on gas varies widely across the U.S. Read More

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Even as inflation has ticked higher, recent government reports have also shown that hiring has slowed sharply in recent months and was lower than previously estimated last year. Read More

Pacific Northwest gas prices surge to nearly $1 more than national average

Gas prices in the Pacific Northwest have jumped due to refinery and pipeline issues, but some relief may be coming as gas stations switch to cheaper winter-blend fuel. Read More

California Dethroned as State With Highest Gas Prices in America

California is no longer the state with the highest gas prices in the nation. Washington drivers have it worse now. Read More

We got two very different inflation reads this week. Here's what gives

Two inflation reports are out this week that might give a bit of whiplash. Tuesday we learned consumer prices are relatively stable across many goods and services — despite higher tariffs. But then ... Read More

Midwest region gas prices slightly rose from last week: See how much here

The average fuel price in the Midwest region rose about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 9, 2024, and as ... Read More

Instant view: US consumer prices rise more than expected, but a rate cut still coming

U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in August while the annual increase in inflation was the largest in seven months, although the numbers will not prevent an interest rate cut from the ... Read More

US import prices rebound in July on higher consumer goods costs

WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - U.S. import prices rebounded in July, boosted by higher costs for consumer goods, the latest indication that inflation was poised to pick up because of tariffs. Import ... Read More

Consumer Sentiment Dips on Inflation Worries

The preliminary index of consumer sentiment for August from the University of Michigan fell in August for the first time in four months as Americans worried about inflation. The overall index declined ... Read More