(The Center Square) - U.S. inflation rose by 0.4% in August for an annual rate of 3.4%, keeping in track with July's data, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

The index for gasoline rose 3.9% during the month, accounting for more than one third of the monthly items increase. Energy overall increased by 2.1% and the shelter index rose by 0.3%. 

 

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