Gas Falls Below $4 as Inflation Outpaces ExpectationsFalling Gas Offers Little Relief From Inflation Squeezing FamiliesGas Prices Ease, but Inflation Still Demands a Serious Response
On November 10, U.S. gasoline averaged $3.98 a gallon, while consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, more than expected. Higher housing and grocery costs continued to squeeze households.On November 10, gas averaged $3.98 a gallon nationally, but October consumer prices rose 0.4%, with housing and groceries adding pressure to household budgets.On November 10, U.S. gas prices dipped below $4 a gallon, while October inflation rose 0.4%, exceeding expectations as housing and grocery costs increased.