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Did U.S. Inflation Peak at 9.1% in June 2022?

The Claim

U.S. inflation hit 9.1% in June 2022 — the highest in 40 years.
Widely cited in political debate, early 2025

Verdict

The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed that the Consumer Price Index rose 9.1% year-over-year in June 2022, the highest 12-month increase since the period ending November 1981. This is accurate.

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