In another sign that higher gas prices are squeezing consumers, the government's monthly measure of inflation rose in February at the strongest pace since last April.
Stories Related to Higher Gas Prices Push Inflation Rate Increase To 10-month High
By Don Lee, Los Angeles Times: Business
Fri, 03/16/2012 - 10:46am
Topics: economy energy gas prices gasoline prices inflation
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