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Summer kicks off with gas and grocery prices both up

Americans are now paying 20% more for food than four years ago. Inflation rose nearly 1% this month, mainly due to higher gas prices. Shanelle Kaul reports.

Published May 25, 2026, 12:18 AM
Updated May 25, 2026, 12:38 AM4.3K
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Summer kicks off with gas and grocery prices both up

Americans are now paying 20% more for food than four years ago. Inflation rose nearly 1% this month, mainly due to higher gas prices. Shanelle Kaul reports.

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