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Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated

PBS NewsHour August 12, 2026 1 views
Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated

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The modest decline could ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise their key interest rate to combat rising costs. Yet prices are still rising more quickly than average wages, underscoring the struggle many Americans have had with more expensive groceries, gas, and healthcare.

<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>

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