Soaring prices for coffee, lettuce and more are driving up inflation

Soaring prices for coffee, lettuce and more are driving up inflation

The Washington Post • • general

Key Points:

  • Inflation reached its highest level in three years, with the consumer price index rising to 4.2 percent in May from 3.8 percent in April.
  • Prices have notably increased for everyday items such as coffee and lettuce, impacting household expenses.
  • The primary driver of rising prices is the war in Iran, supplemented by factors like tariffs and drought conditions.
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