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The New York TimesonX / Twitter4d ago
Breaking News: Inflation surged in March, to an annual pace of 3.3%, as the energy shock from the war in Iran rippled across the U.S. economy. nyti.ms/4c4vjFm
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This is accurate. The March CPI report released today showed inflation at exactly 3.3% year-over-year, driven primarily by a 21.2% jump in gasoline prices from the Iran conflict disrupting energy supplies. The post correctly identifies both the headline figure and its main cause.
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“Inflation surged in March, to an annual pace of 3.3%”
CPI rose 3.3 percent over the last 12 months — confirmed by BLS and multiple sources.
“the energy shock from the war in Iran rippled across the U.S. economy”
The rise was primarily driven by higher energy costs linked to the war with Iran. Gasoline led the monthly all items increase at 21.2%.
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