Trump says Walmart will lower prices after White House request

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Customers shop at a Walmart store on May 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Donald Trump said Walmart cut prices on a selection of products, including ground beef, for the US's 250th anniversary.

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Prices are rising. We want to hear how it's hitting your food bills.

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A woman shops for groceries at a store in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on June 5, 2026.
US shoppers are increasingly heading to wholesale clubs to find the best prices.

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We're tracking the price of 45 Costco items, from bacon to motor oil

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Vehicles wait in line at a Costco Wholesale gas station on May 1, 2025 in Simi Valley, California.
Expensive gas has more US shoppers heading to Costco, where prices inside the warehouse are holding steady so far.

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Walmart just gave a price warning to shoppers

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Customers shop at a Walmart store on May 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Walmart said its new revenue streams allow it to hold prices more steady in the face of rising fuel costs.

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Inflation surged in April to the highest rate since 2023

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Sign of prices at a Mobil gas station

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US households could be in for a second wave of Iran war inflation that hits more than just gas

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Consumers shop at a grocery store.

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Inflation rose in March to the highest rate in 2 years as the Iran war lifted energy prices

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new consumer price index data, including data on energy and gas.

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Inflation is expected to rise — and Iran war costs could linger for months despite the ceasefire

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Economists expect inflation increased in March because of higher energy prices.

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Inflation held steady in February as expected

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new consumer price index data on Wednesday.

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Inflation cooled more than expected in January

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new consumer price index data on Friday.

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