Inflation in the U.S. had been coming down fairly quickly since peaking at 9.1% in June 2022 as key pandemic-induced effects that contributed to the price surge abated.

According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, California drivers pay nearly 90 cents per gallon in total ...

Across Southern California, fuel is off 17% in a year after 38% gains in 2022. Natural gas for heating and cooking is down, too. LA-OC’s off 12% after being up 20% last year.

Inflation woes continue as consumer prices rise 02:24. California's minimum wage will jump to $15.50 per hour next year, an increase triggered by soaring inflation that will benefit about 3 ...

California is planning to send residents $10 billion in relief checks to help cope with inflation. This measure could help Californians, but "export inflation" to the rest of the US.

The California Franchise Tax Board still has a few thousand payments to send out to residents who qualified for — but never received — their “inflation relief” payments last year.

California’s larger-than-inflation wage gains were primarily found in lower-paid work where bosses struggled to fill positions – and, thus, had to pay up to attract and keep staff.

Southern California’s overall transportation expenses are 3.7% pricier in 2024 after a 30% three-year lift. A big part of this is gasoline. Filling up cost 3.4% more this year, following a 60% ...

Official inflation annual rate for LA-OC in July was 2.7%, Inland Empire at 3.4%.