US consumer prices increased 3.3% in March amid high oil prices linked to Iran conflict
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What Happened
US consumer prices rose 0.9% in March, the largest monthly increase since June 2022, driven by higher oil prices linked to the Iran conflict. Annual inflation climbed to 3.3% from 2.4% previously. Core CPI increased 0.2% monthly and 2.6% annually. The surge reduces chances of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. Economists expect further inflation pressure from rising jet fuel and diesel costs.
Key Entities
US Consumer Price Index (CPI)Iran conflictFederal ReserveOil pricesDonald TrumpLabour Department Bureau of Labour StatisticsMiddle East conflict