CPI inflation rose to 3.2% year‑over‑year in May, up from 2.8% in April and exceeding consensus forecasts. The primary driver was a sharp increase in gasoline prices, which climbed 33.2% YoY—the highest level since June 2022. Core inflation, excluding gasoline, advanced more modestly to 2.2% YoY.
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