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Inflation Worsens

Inflation Hits 3.7% as Energy Prices Soar

The consumer price index rose 3.7% in September compared with a year ago, while core prices increased by 2.6%. The energy index saw a significant jump of 5.2

EHEva Hale
Oct 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Inflation Worsens to 3.7% as Prices Remain Elevated
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The consumer price index rose 3.7% in September compared with a year ago, while core prices increased by 2.6%. The energy index saw a significant jump of 5.2 percent over the month.

The latest inflation numbers show that prices remain elevated, with the consumer price index rising 3.7% in September compared to last year.

From usnewsedit:infrastructure-transportation, gas prices jumped more than 9% from August to September, contributing to the overall increase in inflation.

Source: usnewsedit

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