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Compared on: Inflation rose nationwide recently

THE CLAIM · NOV 2, 2026

“Affordability. The Iran war set off a monthslong surge of inflation as fuel prices climbed in response to unrest in the Middle East, U.S. government data shows”

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THE RECORD

the United States, inflation (cpi, 12-month change) (percent change from a year earlier): 2.7% in the 12 months to Aug 2025; 3.2% in the 12 months to Aug 2026 (up 0.5 points).

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RECORD AGREES

The claim inside it: inflation rose nationwide recently. This card checks that against official data. The one measure scored went up, as the claim says.

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  • First said Nov 2, 2026 (ABC News): “The Iran war triggered a rise of inflation earlier this year as a historic oil supply shortage pushed up prices for gasoline, groceries and other essentials”. the United States, inflation (cpi, 12-month change) (percent change from a year earlier): 2.7% in the 12 months to Aug 2025; 3.2% in the 12 months to Aug 2026 (up 0.5 points). Record agrees · x.com/ABC/status/2117376635850592319

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