# Inflation Hit Highest Rate In 3 Years In May

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Podcast: [Forbes Topline](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forbes-topline-6026943)
Published: 2026-06-10T20:30:00+00:00
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Inflation rose to its highest annual rate in three years in May, as surging oil costs once again fueled broader price increases amid a persistent conflict in the Middle East, according to federal data released Wednesday. Consumer prices increased 4.2% from May 2025 and 0.5% between April and May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, matching consensus economist estimates, according to FactSet. That’s the first time inflation crossed the 4% annual rate since May 2023 (4%), and it’s the highest rate since April 2023 (4.9%). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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