The latest inflation report shows price increases for American consumers in April hit a three-year high, driven by a spike in the cost of gasoline. The Consumer Price Index, which includes energy and food costs, rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to the Labor Department. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.

Inflation rose to 3.8 percent as energy prices surged, raising concerns that persistent price pressures could complicate the Federal Reserve path on interest rates.

The consumer price index was expected to increase by 3.7% annually in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.