The consumer price index for the 25-county region that includes Long Island increased 4.2% last month compared with February 2024, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Analysts say the president’s vow to lower Americans’ gasoline and electricity is imperiled by his tariffs and on-and-off ...

The increase in inflation can be largely attributed to several key factors that have converged to push prices upward. One significant factor is the end of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) break, which ...

U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper airline fares, ...

The Labor Department on Wednesday released the consumer price index for February, which found inflation was 2.8%, slower than economists' expectations ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting.

As of March 12, the national average for gasoline was $3.08 per gallon, according to AAA data. That's down from an average of $3.15 in January and $3.39 a year ago. Inflation remains above the ...

While the cost of eggs and some other items continue to rise, grocery price inflation overall seems to be leveling out.

Confusing messages about an economic package to counter rising prices came as negotiations were heating up on when to hold a ...

Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 3.0% from a year ago in February, decelerating from a 3.2% pace in January.