Event Brief
UPDATED May 14, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
May 12, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge
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US inflation rose to 3.8% as energy costs increased due to the Iran war.
WHO: US consumers
WHAT: US inflation increased to 3.8% driven by higher energy costs
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Energy costs surged from the Iran war.
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