Inflation Tops 4% as Energy Costs Hit Consumers Hard

Jun 11, 2026 - 00:04
Inflation Tops 4% as Energy Costs Hit Consumers Hard
Inflation continued to roar in May, driven primarily by rising costs for energy, as the annual rate hit 4.2% – more than twice the target of the Federal Reserve and the highest level since 2023. Energy costs were responsible for more than 60% of the 0.5% monthly increase in the consumer price index,