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US Inflation Holds Steady as Diesel Prices Pass $6 a Gallon

US Inflation Holds Steady as Diesel Prices Pass $6 a Gallon

Summary

US annual inflation held steady at 3.4% in the year to August, while diesel fuel prices climbed past $6 per gallon.

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Inflation in the United States remained stable according to the latest official statistics. Consumer prices increased by 3.4% over the 12-month period ending in August.

The steady inflation figures come amid rising fuel costs across the country, where diesel prices have now surpassed $6 per gallon.

Source: BBC Business

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