Inflation in April rises to its highest level in nearly three years, with most of the increase tied to energy prices affected by the Iran conflict, according to multiple reports. The outlets describe gasoline and other fuel costs as climbing sharply and beginning to filter through broader consumer prices after weeks of heightened tensions. CBS News and MSNBC both emphasize that the energy cost spike accounts for a large share of the overall inflation increase, pointing to recent surges in gas prices. The Independent and other sources report that the consumer price index (CPI) increases month over month, citing a figure of 3.8% from the prior month. The Washington Post similarly links the change to gasoline price gains and describes April’s inflation reading as the highest since late 2023. While the reporting focuses on the near-term impact of fuel costs, the overall accounts agree on the timing: April is when the inflation figure reaches its strongest level in close to three years, largely driven by energy prices related to the war-related disruptions. No sources provide evidence of a different primary driver for the April increase.