Gas prices soar by 21% as government inflation figures reflect Trump’s war on Iran

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 675

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March, according to the latest consumer price index figures released Friday.

Costs jumped 0.9% in March compared to the previous month — that’s up from the 0.3% increase in February.

Prices for all items together, including food, energy, shelter and other commodities like vehicles, rose by 3.3% from a year ago. That’s the highest annual jump …

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