Shocking: US CPI Hits 3.3% in March as Energy Costs Skyrocket

US CPI Rises to 3.3% in March

In March 2026, US inflation increased to 3.3%, primarily due to rising energy prices. While the increase was a bit lower than predicted, the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) still went up 0.9%, largely because of more expensive gasoline and energy. Importantly, underlying inflation—which doesn’t include food and energy costs—remained steady at 2.6% over the year and 0.2% for the month. This suggests that rising energy prices, rather than widespread price increases, are currently driving inflation.

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2026-04-10 16:23