US President Donald Trump expressed approval of rising inflation, attributing the 4.2% surge in May to Iranian oil sanctions and forecasting price stabilization post-conflict.
US inflation surged to 4.2% in May
Jun 11, 2026
11:08 am
What's the storyUS President Donald Trump has said "I love the inflation," after consumer prices surged by 4.2% in May, the highest since April 2023.
The increase was driven mainly by rising energy costs amid geopolitical tensions with Iran.
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Consumer prices were up 4.2% last month compared to May 2025.
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