US inflation rose to an annual rate of 4.2% in May 2026, marking the third consecutive monthly increase since the onset of the Iran war. Prior to the conflict, inflation was recorded at 2.4%. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has impacted energy prices significantly. Inflation rates were 3.3% in March and 3.8% in April.
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US Inflation Reaches 4.2% in May, Marking Third Consecutive Monthly Increase
In May 2026, US inflation increased to 4.2%, the highest rate in three years and the third consecutive monthly rise since the start of the Iran war. Inflation was 2.4% before the conflict began, with notable impacts on energy prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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US inflation jumped to 4.2% in May, the third consecutive increase since start of Iran war
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US Inflation Reaches 4.2% in May, Marking Third Consecutive Monthly Increase