US inflation surged to 3.3% in March on Iran war energy shock

Just saw that US inflation jumped to 3.3% in March, largely driven by higher energy prices due to the Iran war. Gasoline prices soared over 21%, pushing pump costs above $4/gallon for the first time in years. Economists warn next month’s data could be even stronger as energy costs continue to rise. https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/10/us-inflation-surged-to-33-in-march-on-iran-war-energy-shock/