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  "id": 681068,
  "title": "Inflation Eased Slightly in July, but Prices Remain Elevated as War Drags On",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/inflation-eased-slightly-in-july-but-prices-remain-elevated-as-war",
  "topic": "finance",
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  "published": "2026-08-12T16:04:38.000Z",
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  "summary": "Though energy prices fell last month after their spring surge, other factors pushed up costs as the Fed considers raising interest rates.",
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        "published": "2026-08-12T14:18:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Diesel market sees shortage in July despite increased supplies – A-95",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/diesel-market-sees-shortage-in-july-despite-increased-supplies-a-95",
        "published": "2026-08-12T14:59:29.000Z"
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