The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on June 10, 2026, that consumer prices in May rose 4.2% year-on-year, the highest rate since early 2023. Gasoline prices jumped 40.5% compared to a year earlier, driven by the disruption of oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Iran war. Brent crude was trading above $105 per barrel, up 44% since the conflict began.
World · Jun 11 · L1-L4