CPI-U rises 7.2% annualized in September (3.7% YoY)

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.6% in September 2026 on a seasonally adjusted basis, with a 3.7% year-over-year increase, driven primarily by a 9.1% surge in gasoline prices. Core inflation (excluding food and energy) rose 0.3% monthly and 2.6% annually, while energy prices increased 20.4% over the past 12 months.