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Inflation Accelerated in May as Iran War Pushed Up Prices

Inflation Accelerated in May as Iran War Pushed Up Prices
NYT Business Thursday 25 June 2026, 13:38 UTC By Ben Casselman 1 min read
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Gasoline prices are up more than 30 percent since the start of the war in Iran.

Gasoline prices are up more than 30 percent since the start of the war in Iran. [Image text:] Car Wash Regular 910 RON 549649 WITH TECHRON Plus 656 910 559 Supreme 569669 910 9% 739 910
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