U.S. consumer prices increased 0.6% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, following a 0.4% rise in August. Over the preceding 12 months, prices rose 3.7% before seasonal adjustment.
Gasoline prices climbed 9.1% during the month and accounted for more than half of the headline monthly increase. The broader energy index rose 5.2%, while the food index was unchanged.
Excluding food and energy, the consumer price index rose 0.3% during September and 2.6% over the year. These are different views of the same release, rather than interchangeable measures.
When following inflation news, check both the measurement period and whether a figure is seasonally adjusted. These figures describe September 2026; the linked BLS page may display a later release when new data arrives.
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