Inflation steady in August as oil prices rise
The Hill · September 11, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
Inflation figures remained unchanged in August, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index increased by 0.4 percent in August and by 3.4 percent compared to the previous year, consistent with the July inflation rate.
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