US inflation surges to three-year high amid tensions with Iran Heightened petrol prices led the inflationary pressures, with prices that jumped 5.5 percent in April.Share this: How will soaring oil prices caused by Iran war impact food prices?DateMarch 10, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraSeattle gas prices fell slightly last week, but oil prices climbed again MondayDateJune 1, 2026In relation toKing 5 NewsUS faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higherDateMay 12, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera