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Philadelphia InquirerWednesday, 13 May 2026
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War pushes inflation to highest rate in 3 years
Gas prices have surged as the Iran conflict ripples through the economy, raising April inflation 3.8% from 2025.
The paper presents the rise in inflation as a direct consequence of overseas conflict, framing the domestic economic data within a geopolitical context.
Recent conflicts involving Iran have disrupted global energy markets, leading to increased gas prices. This geopolitical instability is now reflecting in domestic economic indicators, specifically pushing U.S. inflation rates up.
“ripples through the economy”
“Serious, policy-oriented reporting”
U.S. INTELLIGENCE SHOWS IRAN RETAINS MISSILE LAUNCHERS
Assessments say Tehran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.
Reports on intelligence assessments that contradict official presidential claims regarding an adversary's military capabilities.
He helped police after a tragedy. Then ICE arrived
Erasmo Zavala Almanza aided the investigation of his daughter's slaying. He sought a visa. Instead, he faces deportation.
Highlights a tension between local law enforcement cooperation and federal immigration enforcement through a human-interest lens.
Rivals fault Street’s tenure at party’s helm
The Philly lawmaker led Pennsylvania Democrats for three years. His 3rd District appoints point to electoral defeats.
Details internal state Democratic party disputes over leadership and recent electoral performance.
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