US inflation holds steady as diesel prices pass $6 a gallon

Reported by BBC Business · Published 11 Sep 2026, 8:54 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official figures.

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US inflation holds steady as diesel prices pass $6 a gallon

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