Inflation stayed stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose in a snapshot of what consumer prices looked like before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring. Gas prices are displayed, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) KANSAS CITY (AP) — Inflation remained stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose, but it’s a snapshot of consumer prices before a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring. Consumer prices rose 2.
Main Idea: U.S. inflation stayed high in February, but rising oil prices after Donald Trump’s attack on Iran could make the Federal Reserve’s job harder.
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Higher gas prices and possible oil shocks can raise grocery, shipping, and travel costs for households and small businesses. The Fed may delay rate cuts, keeping borrowing costs higher for workers and buyers.
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