As gas prices and mortgage rates rise, the consumer affordability crisis returns

The affordability crisis is revving up again. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s global tariff agenda are pushing prices higher across the country and raising fears of renewed inflation. Gas prices are surging again, hitting $4.10 per gallon … Read more

Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, AAA data shows

Gas prices hit $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, marking the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, according to AAA data. The price represents a national average, meaning drivers in some states … Read more

Gas prices hit $4 again after oil soars more than 15% in a week

The national average price for regular gasoline hit $4 per gallon again Monday as the renewed conflict with Iran and Ukraine-Russia attacks rattle energy markets. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It’s the first time that the national average has been at $4 or higher since … Read more

Gas prices rise as U.S. and Iran escalate attacks

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Inflation eased more than expected in June as gas prices fell, CPI report shows

Inflation slowed more than expected in June, easing to an annual rate of 3.5% from 4.2% in May as lower gasoline prices helped cool price growth, according to Labor Department data released Tuesday. By the numbers Economists polled by the financial data firm FactSet predicted June inflation would rise at an annual rate of 3.9%. … Read more