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title: "Weekly Transportation Update: Core Consumer Inflation Lowest in Almost Two Years"
description: Core consumer inflation in June was tamest since August 2021.
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# [Weekly Transportation Update: Core Consumer Inflation Lowest in Almost Two Years](https://today.ftrintel.com/weekly-transportation-update-core-consumer-inflation-lowest-in-almost-two-years)

 Written by [The FTR Experts](https://today.ftrintel.com/author/experts) | 7/17/23 1:00 PM

Core consumer inflation in June was tamest since August 2021.

- Pricing for freight transportation services fell in June, led by truckload.
- Diesel prices rise as crude oil hits its highest price since April.
- Van segment spot rates retreat as expected during the July 4 holiday week.
- Intermodal and rail carload volumes are hit by the holiday and Canadian port strike.

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