Energy CPI highlights - a gas/electricity hammering thanks to Iran/Data centers: The index for energy increased 10.9 percent in March, the largest monthly increase in the index since September 2005. The gasoline index increased 21.2% over the month, the largest monthly increase since the series was first published in 1967. (Before seasonal adjustment, gasoline prices increased 24.9% in March.) The index for electricity rose 0.8% in March. The fuel oil index increased 30.7% over the month, the largest monthly increase in the index since February 2000. Conversely, the index for natural gas decreased 0.9% over the month.(zerohedge)