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Jun 25, 2026

Inflation sped up in May. What's to blame?

High energy prices were a big factor — even when you take literal energy costs out of the equation. Plus: cargo shipping, screwworm, GDP, and Gen Z dating.

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Inflation sped up in May. What's to blame?
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