Powered by spikes in energy prices, inflation surges to 3.7%

A local news story from Pennsylvania, reported by Penn Capital-Star.

Local News · Pennsylvania · October 14, 2026

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Spikes in energy prices were largely responsible: Gas is now up 34% for the year, and fuel oil, which includes diesel, is up 72% as the Iran war drags on.

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