Prices are soaring on these everyday grocery items, drivi…

The article discusses rising inflation, which has reached 4.2% in May, the highest level in three years, up from 3.8% in April. This increase has notably affected everyday items like coffee and lettuce. Contributing factors to the inflation include the war in Iran, tariffs, and drought conditions.

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By Amy B Wang and

Federica Cocco

If trips to the grocery store have stung more recently, it’s not your imagination: Inflation is the highest it has been in three years.

The consumer price index hit 4.2 percent in May, up from 3.8 percent in April, according to fresh inflation data out Wednesday. Prices have soared in particular on a lot of things Americans buy every day, including coffee, lettuce and more. While the war in Iran has fueled most of the run-up in prices, tariffs and drought conditions also have been playing a role.

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Prices are soaring on these everyday grocery items, driving up inflation