Lower energy costs offset rise in prices paid for cars, clothing and rent
July 11, 2019
The rate of consumer inflation edged up 0.1 percent in June driven by increases in what Americans pay for cars, clothing and rent, but flat food prices and lower energy costs helped moderate the effects.
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