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Inflation jumps to 3.2 per cent in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan

Canada's National Observer

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June 22, 2026

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CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Inflation jumps to 3.2% in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan

Statistics Canada says high gas prices pushed the annual rate of inflation to 3.2 per cent in May. That’s up from 2.8 per cent in April and marks the first time annual inflation has topped three per cent since late 2023. The agency says gas prices rose for the third consecutive month in May thanks [] The post Inflation jumps to 3.2 in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Global News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Inflation spiked to 3.2% in May amid higher gas prices, says StatCan

Higher oil and gasoline prices pushed overall inflation in May to 3.2 per cent compared to a year ago, according to Statistics Canada.

DNyuz

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· Jul 11, 2026

Fuel prices slamming consumers even as oil crisis eases

Prices for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel are rising again even as that for crude oil eases, a rare divergence that’s swelling costs for peak-season travelers and threatening to undermine President Trump’s pledge to quash inflation ahead of the midterm elections. The gap between the cost of some refined products and raw crude is at []

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 25, 2026

Trump Gets Big Midterm Warning in Devastating Survey

Evelyn Hockstein / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump is facing a fresh warning ahead of the midterms, as a new survey shows that rising gas prices are hitting American households hard.A survey released by Gallup found that roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults say higher fuel costs have negatively affected their household finances. The poll, conducted among 1,001 adults between June 1 and June 15, comes as energy markets continue to react to geopolitical instability in the Middle East.Gasoline prices have climbed significantly since the war in Iran began, with average prices exceeding 5 a gallon in seven states. Oil prices have risen by approximately 35 percent, contributing to broader increases in energy costs. Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 29, 2026

Inflation Is Surging: Here's How That Might Affect the Stock Market in 2026

U.S. consumers continue to deal with higher prices.

National Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Canadians paid 45% more for tomatoes and 25% more for beef chuck in May: StatCan inflation report

Inflation increased 3.2 per cent year-over-year in May, driven by higher gas and grocery prices, according to Statistics Canada

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