{
  "id": 6758323,
  "title": "US inflation holds steady as diesel prices pass $6 a gallon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/us-inflation-holds-steady-as-diesel-prices-pass-6-a-gallon",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-11T12:54:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Business",
    "slug": "bbc-business",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly41rdkrleo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the United States, inflation remained steady in August, with prices increasing by 3.4% compared to the previous year. The cost of living was driven up by higher gasoline and diesel prices, according to official figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Notably, the overall inflation rate stayed the same as in July. With the Federal Reserve set to make its latest interest rate decision the following week, there is growing anticipation that they will raise rates to curb the pace of price increases.\n\nHousehold budgets have been under significant strain, particularly at the fuel pumps. On average, a gallon of diesel reached an all-time high of over $6 on Friday. This surge in fuel prices can be attributed to higher global oil prices, which stem from supply disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Iran war. The price of benchmark Brent crude oil has climbed above $100 per barrel following the recent escalation of the conflict.\n\nThe impact of rising oil prices extends beyond fuel costs. They can also make transporting goods more expensive, potentially leading to steeper prices for food and other essential staples. Consequently, this can further increase the overall cost of living. The BLS highlighted that gasoline prices surged 3.9% in the previous month alone, accounting for more than a third of the inflation observed overall.",
  "summary": "Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official figures.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}