Event Brief
Inflation gauge jumps as Iran war spikes gas prices
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: A key inflation measure rose in March as gas prices surged amid the Iran war.
WHO: Federal Reserve
WHAT: Inflation measure increased in March alongside higher gas prices tied to the Iran war.
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Gas prices soared as the Iran war pushed up costs of living.
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