The Consumer Price Index for March showed an overall 0.6 percent increase, with costs rising across the board, according to a report released by the Department of Labor.
The most dramatic change came in the form of increased energy costs. If prices continue to rise at the February-March rate, inflation for the year will be at 4.3 percent.
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