US inflation hits three-year high of 3.8%, driven up by surging energy costs

The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

CPI Shows Inflation Accelerating to 3.8% Annually in April After Weeks of War in Iran

The consumer price index increased X.X% in April from a year earlier as higher energy costs raised a range of prices for Americans.

By Lydia DePillis

US inflation jumps to 3.8% as Middle East war stokes price rises

April figure marks highest level in three years as effects of conflict reverberate through US economy

Iran war pushed inflation to highest rate in nearly three years

Gasoline prices surged as the Iran conflict ripples through the economy, pushing April inflation to the highest level since late 2023.

By Andrew Ackerman, Federica Cocco

US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as war with Iran continues to drive up prices

Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highest jump since 2023 Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as the war in the Middle East continued to drive energy prices and everyday costs for Americans. Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest jump since 2023. Continue reading...

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Rising gasoline prices pushed inflation to its highest level in almost three years in April. Consumer prices were up 3.8% from a year ago.

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The Iran war has pushed up gasoline, groceries and other prices for consumers.

US consumer inflation jumps as Iran war sends energy prices higher

US consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. The Labor Department’s consumer price index rose 3.8 per cent from April 2025, according to data released on Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6 per cent from March as petrol prices rose 5.4 per cent during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9 per cent increase from February to March. Labor Department figures showed that petrol prices are up mor...

By Associated Press

Inflation jumps to 3-year high, CPI shows, and that’s not the end of it

The U.S. inflation rate leaped to a nearly three-year high of 3.8% in April because of higher gas prices — and the pain for consumers isn’t going away soon.

By Jeffry Bartash

Inflation surged in April to the highest rate since 2023

Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images The new CPI report showed annual inflation sped up to 3.8% in April, the highest rate since 2023. Higher energy prices due to the Iran war are affecting consumer prices. Prices at the pump are having unequal effects on consumers, depending on their household income. US annual inflation accelerated more than expected, with the consumer price index rising 3.8% in April from a year ago. Economists expected a 3.7% increase, and it's the highest inflation...

U.S. CPI rose 3.8% in April 2026, highest since May 2023

India’s retail inflation jumps to over one-year high at 3.48 per cent in April

India's retail inflation climbed to a 13-month high of 3.48% in April, primarily fueled by soaring food prices. Consumer Food Price Index accelerated to 4.20%, with rural inflation outpacing urban rates. While silver and gold jewellery saw significant price hikes, tomatoes surged, but potatoes and onions experienced deflation. This marks the second consecutive monthly rise, nearing the RBI's target.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

US consumer prices rise 3.8% as Iran war sends energy prices higher

US consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. The US Labor Department reported Tuesday that its consumer price index rose 3.8 percent from April 2025. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6 percent from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4 percent. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called consumer core prices rose 0.4 percent last month from March and 2.8 percent from April 2025, relatively modest readings that sug

By The Korea Herald

Energy shock dominates April CPI movers

US inflation rises 3.8% in April as Iran war drives up energy prices

U.S. consumer prices accelerated further in April as Washington's war with Tehran continued to push energy prices higher, adding to pressures for many households. The consum...