Grocery price surge fuels inflation, from coffee to lettuce

TL;DR
Inflation rose to 4.2% in May, with everyday items such as coffee and lettuce seeing price jumps, driven by a mix of factors including the Iran conflict, tariffs, drought, and higher fuel costs.
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