Iran war energy shock drives biggest U.S. producer price jump since 2022

Iran war energy shock drives biggest U.S. producer price jump since 2022

Producer prices climbed last month at the fastest pace since November 2022, fueled by a surge in energy prices after the start of the Iran war. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — jumped 6.5% from May 2025. It rose 1.1% from April, … Read more