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High fuel prices expected to boost US consumer inflation

First reported 2026-10-14 07:19 UTC · Updated 2026-10-15 15:05 UTC · 2 independent sources

US consumer inflation was hotter than anticipated in September, government data showed Wednesday, as Washington's continued war with Tehran pushed energy costs higher, deepening strains on American households ahead of next month's midterm elections. The uptick underscores voter worries over high…

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  1. 2026-10-14 07:19 UTCTimesLIVE via Reuters · timeslive.co.za ↗
  2. 2026-10-15 15:05 UTCFrance 24 · france24.com ↗

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