Even with a lower-than-expected inflation reading Thursday, the cost of everyday goods and services remains much higher than it was at the start of the decade. Prices rose 2.7% over the past year, ...

The Iran war has pushed up gasoline, groceries and other prices for consumers.

What causes inflation? How has inflation changed during every president from Clinton to Trump? How much has the cost of gas, beef, and milk changed under past presidents?

When inflation is high, prices for some goods and services tend to rise much faster than others. By contrast, when inflation ...

The consumer price index rose 2.7% in December 2025 from 12 months earlier, unchanged from November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tariffs put some upward pressure on prices for ...