Inflation Surges to Three-Year High Amid Rising Gas Prices

The U.S. inflation gauge rose sharply in March, reaching its highest level in three years due to soaring gas prices and the ongoing Iran war. The annual increase hit 3.5%, with core inflation also rising above previous levels.

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN May 2, 2026 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Inflation Surges to Three-Year High Amid Rising Gas Prices

Topics: economic growth Federal Reserve gas prices inflation

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