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Inflation Rises Across Multiple Sectors

Updated 2026-05-12 15:05 UTC 2 sources Negative

Prices are reaccelerating in various areas, including gasoline and energy, which is pushing the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher. The Social Security’s COLA could rise in 2027 due to these rising costs.

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CNBC

It's not just Iran and oil raising inflation. Prices also are reaccelerating in these other areas

Here's some of the places where prices are rising fast for consumers.

2026-05-12 14:34 UTC

MarketWatch

Social Security’s COLA could rise in 2027, boosted by war impact and inflation

Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.

2026-05-12 14:54 UTC