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US inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as Middle East tensions push up energy costs

Government data released Wednesday shows a sharp uptick in inflation, driven largely by rising energy costs tied to the war in the Middle East.

Published Apr 10, 2026, 11:39 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Inflation in the United States rose sharply to 3.3% in March, government data showed Wednesday. The increase was largely driven by higher energy prices as the war in the Middle East pushed up costs for Americans.