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Good morning! This is Betty Lin-Fisher filling in today for Daniel de Visé for The Daily Money.
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Inflation surged in April as Americans, who are already struggling with affordability, saw prices rise again according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index.
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Prices rose 0.6% from March to April and were up 3.8% from a year ago.
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Gas prices rose to $4.29 for regular unleaded but some stations lowered them to below $4 at some stations May 11, 2026.
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The White House is considering suspending the federal gas tax as fuel prices are stuck above $4.
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Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at blinfisher@USATODAY.com or follow her on X, Facebook or Instagram @blinfisher and @blinfisher.bsky.social on Bluesky. Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here.
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Inflation hit a nearly three-year high in April. Prices for the goods Americans buy most are still going up, while consumer sentiment keeps falling.
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As the White House and Congress mull suspending the federal gas tax, analysts suggest it would be bad for the budget and not much help at the pump.
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Trump took credit for the large-scale retreat from DEI initiatives. A new study suggests the White House crackdown is driving the corporate rollback.
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Amazon's 30-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, is expanding to dozens of U.S. cities, offering groceries and essentials.
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Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship resumed sailing after a mechanical issue forced passengers to disembark.
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The IRS won't say, but millions of taxpayers may be owed a refund from the COVID era due to a court ruling. The deadline to file a claim is July 10.
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Here's a sample of other smart ways to ensure you're ready for everything retirement tosses your way, from taxes to healthcare costs.
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Krispy Kreme is introducing Orange Dreamsicle Original Glazed doughnuts for the first time. Here's when you can get them.
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See nostalgic photos of fast food chain restaurants like Burger King, McDonald's, Jack in the Box and more as they became staples of American history.
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