Overall food prices rose just 2.6% annually, despite surging fuel costs.

Higher inflation has persisted as rising prices pressure consumers.

U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.

Gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month.

The Iran war has pushed up gasoline, groceries and other prices for consumers.

International Business News: US inflation rose in April to 3.8 per cent as surging fuel costs amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict drove up consumer prices, hitting a three-year high.

Consumer prices spike in April, driven by soaring energy costs, with petrol prices up nearly 30 percent since last year.

The Iran war has ratcheted up prices for gasoline, airfares and other expenses.

Diesel was up close to 37 percent because of the Middle East conflict, however, food prices were flat.

Overall food prices rose just 2.6% annually, despite surging fuel costs.

The price of fuel and transport has skyrocketed while food costs have held steady, in a partial inflation survey.