NewzUS consumer prices remained steady in August, with the annual inflation rate holding at 3.4 percent, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4 percent during the month, matching the annual rate recorded in July. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, rose to 2.4 percent.
Energy costs were identified as a primary driver for the sustained inflation levels. Reports indicate that rising oil and gas prices are linked to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, specifically noting the end of a ceasefire between the two nations.
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