homeWelcome, sign in or click here to subscribe.login
     


 

 

Business


Subscriber content preview

April 10, 2026

Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON — A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began.

An inflation gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve rose 0.4% in February from January, up slightly from the previous month. Compared with a year ago, prices rose 2.8%, the same as January. Thursday's data was delayed by a backlog of economic reports created by the six-week government shutdown last fall.


 
. . .


To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.




Email or user name:
Password:
 
Forgot password? Click here.