Persistently high inflation has emerged as a significant challenge for Americans, and in this election year, the economy could potentially sway voters' decisions at the ballot box. To shed light on this pressing issue, Yahoo Finance's Senior Columnist Rick Newman breaks down the underlying causes of inflation in key sectors like oil and gasoline while also exploring the potential ramifications for the presidency.

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