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Back to EpisodesBigger Tax Refunds, Higher Prices: What's the Deal?
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Tax refunds are larger this season, but Americans feel shortchanged due to inflation. Wholesale prices surged, driven by the Iran conflict, with consumer prices rising 3.3% year-over-year and 0.9% month-over-month. Despite quiet satisfaction, households brace for an extra $776 on gas. Food prices slightly decreased, but oil demand is predicted to drop for the first time since the pandemic. Treasury Secretary Bessent sees short-term pain as a means to avoid greater risks, anticipating the conflict to conclude soon and prices to ease.
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