Inflation

The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.

A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.

Inflation, rising food prices and the high cost of living have been top of mind for consumers all year. But then Olive Garden offers an unlimited pasta meal, or a chain steakhouse restaurant sells a steak dinner with two sides for less than 30 bucks. So, how are chains able to keep prices as low as they do in this economy?

Consumer prices in April were up 2.3% from a year ago, the smallest annual increase in more than four years. Grocery prices fell 0.4%, thanks to a large drop in the price of eggs.

Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices.

The Trump tariffs against Mexico are now in place and San Antonio is going to feel the pinch. Expect higher prices for food, construction, gas and more. And then there are the job losses including in trucking, auto manufacturing and agriculture.

Inflation remained stubbornly high in January, as grocery, gasoline and shelter costs all rose. Egg prices saw their biggest price hike in almost a decade.

The rising cost of food is a pressing issue for Americans, and understanding the factors behind food pricing can provide insights into this complex issue. It’s not just inflation. Things like climate change, fuel price, increased global demand and labor costs are deciding what’s on and off the menu.

Many shoppers blame stores and manufacturers for supermarket inflation. But what do the companies' finances tell us?

Target joins other retailers trying to draw inflation-weary shoppers to stores. The chain says reductions have already been reflected in about 1,500 products.