US faces new wave of inf as grocery prices surge; USDA forecasts groceries +3.2% this year; economist sees 4–4.5% and warns Iran war, El Niño to keep pressure through 2027; higher pump prices add strain ahead of Nov midterms

2026-05-27

US faces new wave of inf as grocery prices surge; USDA forecasts groceries +3.2% this year; economist sees 4–4.5% and warns Iran war, El Niño to keep pressure through 2027; higher pump prices add strain ahead of Nov midterms