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Headline consumer prices rose 0.6% on the month, driven by a 9.1% jump in gasoline costs, while core CPI gained 0.3%.
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Headline CPI climbed 0.6% in September 2026, lifting the annual inflation rate to 3.7% from 3.4% in August .
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Gasoline prices jumped 9.1% over the month, accounting for over half of the monthly all-items increase .
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Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 0.3% over the month and 2.6% over the preceding 12 months .
Context
Headline inflation had eased earlier in the year, but renewed energy price pressures reversed the deceleration path in late summer.
Why it matters
Macro-sensitive assets face tighter liquidity expectations as higher fuel and shelter costs complicate monetary policy outlooks.
What to watch
The release of the October 2026 Consumer Price Index report on Nov. 10 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
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