Inflation has blipped back up to nibble at Americans' budgets and patience. While the rise is relatively modest, it's enough to revive the public's concerns about the eroding value of their dollars. Worse for the Biden administration, the most severe effects were seen in the price of gasoline, which emphasizes the White House's vulnerability on economics and, especially, energy. The pain will be felt by consumers, and they'll be looking for somebody to punish.
