US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble

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US consumer prices decreased by 0.4 percent in June, primarily driven by a significant drop in energy costs. The Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that energy prices fell 5.7 percent, with oil and petrol prices leading the decline. This easing of inflation was attributed to a temporary normalization of concerns in global energy markets regarding the Strait of Hormuz. However, experts caution that this relief may be temporary, as renewed tensions between the US and Iran, following attacks on commercial tankers, have already caused oil prices to climb again. This suggests that price increases could return in the near future.

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White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai stated that as traffic in the Strait of Hormuz normalizes, oil prices would plummet.

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Petrol prices fell 9.5% in June, with the average gallon price dropping from $4.07 to $3.85.

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US consumer prices dropped 0.4% in June, driven by a 5.7% fall in energy prices.

statisticDepartment of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Oil prices have climbed back up, with WTI crude over $80 and average gas prices nearing $3.81 and climbing.

statisticPatrick De Haan (GasBuddy)

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Experts warn that price increases may return due to renewed US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices.

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Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.Consumer prices in the United States tumbled in June as Energy Prices fell, led by cheaper petrol, after concerns in global energy markets over the Strait of Hormuz temporarily eased.Prices fell by 0.4 percent on a monthly basis, according to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) released on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Oil prices hit 1-month high as US-Iran attacks dim Strait of Hormuz outlooklist 2 of 4How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisislist 3 of 4‘Piracy’: Will Trump’s 20 percent Hormuz toll find takers?list 4 of 4How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economyend of listEnergy prices led the declines, tumbling 5.7 percent, marking the biggest monthly decline since April 2020. Oil prices led the way, falling 9.7 percent, while petrol prices dropped 9.5 percent.The average price for a gallon of petrol (3.78 litres) is $3.85, down from $4.07 at this time last month, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which tracks daily petrol prices.“President [Donald] Trump consistently said that, as traffic in the Strait of Hormuz normalizes, oil prices – and thus overall inflation – would plummet like a rock,” White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai said in a post on X.Experts said that reprieve could be short-lived as a ceasefire between the US and Iran fell apart after commercial tankers were hit in fighting last week. Since then, prices have climbed from $3.79, according to AAA data.“June CPI is a rearview mirror – the decline was real, but reflects prices from wks ago. new escalations have oil right back up, WTI [West Texas intermediate crude oil] over $80 today. nat avg $3.81 and climbing: $4 gas is days away, w/diesel headed back to $5,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in a post on X.Al Jazeera asked the White House about the increasing petrol prices in a follow-up to the post on X, but it did not respond.

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