U.S. inflation rises 4.2% in May, highest since 2023

Inflation has risen to a *three-year high* due to spiking gas prices, squeezing Americans financially

US prices in May rose at their fastest rate in three years, with inflation surging to 4.2%. The rise, from 3.8% a month earlier, was largely driven by rising energy costs.

Inflation surges to 4.2%, significantly above the 3% that Trump inherited after a campaign in which he vowed to bring down prices starting on day one. @lydiadepillis.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06...

"Inflation surged in May to the highest level since early 2023, as Iran war-related fuel costs worked their way through the broader economy." www.nbcnews.com/business/ene...

Inflation is on the rise, which will shock no one who drives an automobile or shops in a grocery store. When I get to Washington, I will bring prices down by ending Trump's ruinous trade wars and his shooting wars. Ben Cline says "he's going to advocate for a continuation of the Trump policies."

This is the kind of news you get ABOUT AMERICA if you go outside of US MSM. The truth. INFLATIION 4.2% THREE YEAR HIGH

Canada's annual inflation rate (Consumer Price Index) was 2.8% in April 2026, up from 2.4% in March. Compare that with Maple MAGA's buddies, the US, which is at 4.2%. Still wanna move to the US? www.bbc.com/news/article...

welcome to the golden era! ...if you are an oligarch... Inflation jumps to 4.2%, the highest since early 2023 www.nbcnews.com/business/ene...

BREAKING: The numbers don’t lie about Trump’s economy: 📈 Inflation: 4.2% (highest since early 2023) 📉 Wage growth: 3.4% (not keeping up) ⛽ Oil/gas costs: up roughly 40% since the Iran conflict escalated 💸 Real weekly earnings: DOWN Americans are paying more, earning less, and falling behind 1/2

Trump 2024: "I will bring down prices on Day 1" 2026: Inflation surges to 4.2%

Inflation Surges (Again), It's Becerra Hilton In CA, Platner Wins In Maine, Trump's Failed War Keeps Failing open.substack.com/pub/simonwdc...

Of course, they'll blame the Biden Administration for the increased inflation rate. (Not tariffs, not high oil prices because of illegal wars, not the loss of immigrant workers & related increases in food/groceries, not rising medical care/housing costs. . .) #ImpeachTrump #TaxTheRich #RESIST

Consumer prices rose 4.2% in May, a three-year high driven by surging gasoline costs linked to regional conflict. Federal Reserve signals interest rate hikes as inflationary pressures challenge the economic outlook ahead of upcoming midterm elections.

US inflation hit a three-year high of 4.2% in May, fueled by rising gas prices. This surge dims hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. #Business #News

For every % point that inflation rises the 1% accumulate trillions or more in wealth. Inflation is not a bottomless abyss we toss our money into. It is a consolidation/theft metric that measures the monthly increase of wealth for the über rich taken directly from us.