A key measure of inflation posted the biggest increase in June in four months as the delayed effects of higher U.S. tariffs began to work their way through the economy, raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon.

The government’s measure of gas prices jumped 0.9% from May to June, while grocery costs rose 0.3%. Many longer-lasting goods that are heavily imported saw clear price increases, with furniture prices up 1.3% just last month, appliances up 1.9%, and computers up 1.4%.