Posted in NY Post Inflation surges to hottest level in nearly three years as Iran war raises prices May 12, 2026 Inflation heated up in April to the hottest level in three years as the Iran war drove energy prices higher, and started to filter through the economy. https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/business/inflation-surges-to-hottest-level-in-nearly-three-years-as-iran-war-raises-prices/