How to navigate rising energy costs and inflation

Some consumers may consider pressing the brakes on their road trips this summer as gas prices continue to skyrocket. In the United States, gas prices jumped nearly 50 percent year-over-year, driving up energy prices 34.6 percent. The war in Ukraine and supply chain effects have only exacerbated price pressures. These energy price increases, along with spikes in food prices and the shelter index, drove inflation to 8.6 percent in May. And while US inflation has quadrupled over the past two years, it’s risen considerably elsewhere, too, including Greece, Israel, Italy, and Spain. Check out these insights on the trends shaping the energy landscape and bookmark this special collection on inflation to stay up to speed.

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