Economy

Gasoline drives U.S. annual inflation to 3.7% in September

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What changed

Adds September’s CPI release, energy contribution, grocery and service detail, and the distinction between adjusted monthly and unadjusted annual readings.

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Event: Oct 14, 2026
Source published Oct 14, 2026
Gasoline drives U.S. annual inflation to 3.7% in September
Adds September’s CPI release, energy contribution, grocery and service detail, and the distinction between adjusted monthly and unadjusted annual readings.

Sources in this update

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index — September 2026