Tracking gas and oil prices as war with Iran escalates

Oil prices have surged this week, raising the price at the pump just as Americans are already struggling with affordability.

From Eggs to Coffee: The Price Surprises Hiding in February's CPI Report

From groceries to utilities and subscriptions, the latest CPI reading highlights the categories seeing the sharpest price ...

February inflation was unchanged but predates surge in energy prices

Inflation in February was flat compared with January but doesn’t include the surge in oil prices that is pushing up consumer costs.

Target cuts prices on 3,000 items as stubborn inflation keeps US consumers on edge

By Anuja Bharat Mistry March 11 (Reuters) - Target said on Wednesday it is lowering prices on more than 3,000 products spanning apparel, home goods and daily essentials, a key early move by new CEO ...

Gas Prices Continue to Surge in U.S., Rising 14% in a Week

Soaring oil prices suggest that more increases could be in store for American drivers. Diesel, jet fuel, and other refined products are also becoming much more expensive.
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Home prices go negative for the first time in over 2 years — and may stay that way for a while

Home prices are down 1.4% in the last three months. Active listings in November were nearly 13% higher than last year, but new listings were just 1.7% higher. Mortgage rates have been hovering in a ...

Prices for new cars have soared. Here’s one big reason why.

The U.S. car business is grappling with a stubborn affordability problem, one that threatens to relegate more Americans to the used-car lot and leave automakers vulnerable to lower-priced rivals.