August Inflation Rate Accelerates on Gasoline Price Spike
US inflation accelerated in August due to rising gas prices, according to recent data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.1% from July to August, which is a faster pace than expected.
The main driver of this increase was the surge in gasoline prices, with a 10.5% jump from the previous month. This marked the largest monthly gain since March 2022.