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Recent Labor Department figures reveal inflation eased more than anticipated in June, helped by falling gasoline costs linked to U.S. diplomatic moves with Iran.
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Gasoline Price Drop Drives Largest Monthly CPI Decline Since 2020
Fuel prices pulled the Consumer Price Index down notably in June, marking the steepest monthly drop in over two years as energy costs eased despite persistent inflation in shelter and food.