Surging inflation making it harder for Marylanders to make ends meet

By: Mayah Nachman

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 768

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Inflation surged last month to the highest rate in more than three years, driving up the costs of everything from food to gas for Maryland families, experts said, and putting aid groups on edge.

The Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% in May, bringing inflation for the year to 4.2%, the highest level since April 2023, driven in large part by the spike in fuel prices, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau …

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