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A recent analysis from Wallet Hub, utilizing Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highlights that Seattle has become the epicenter of inflationary pressure among major U.S. metropolitan areas. The report compared 23 metro regions over the past two months and found that Seattle's inflation rate surged to 2.7% year-over-year, with a 1.4% increase just in the last two months alone. When combined with other factors, this pushed Seattle into the number-one spot as the city with the highest inflation.