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Inflation heats up to 3.7% in September — more than expected amid soaring energy costs

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Herzlich, T. (2026, October 14). Inflation heats up to 3.7% in September — more than expected amid soaring energy costs. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/business/inflation-heats-up-to-3-7-in-september-more-than-expected-amid-soaring-energy-costs/

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In September, U.S. inflation rose to 3.7%, surpassing forecasts of 3.6%, primarily due to increasing energy costs related to the conflict in Iran. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a month-over-month increase of 0.6%. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, core CPI climbed to 2.6% from 2.4% in August. These figures support the Federal Reserve's argument for further interest rate hikes this year.

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As of October 14, 2026, inflation increased to 3.7% year-over-year, up from 3.4% in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest Consumer Price Index report. This rise is primarily attributed to a significant surge in gas prices, which rose by 9.1% in September alone. The inflation data comes at a critical time for President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of November's midterm elections, as rising costs have become a major issue for voters concerned about affordability and economic stability. Despite the increase, underlying core inflation (excluding volatile food and energy items) rose to 2.6%, showing only modest gains compared to previous months but still above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, indicating continued pressure on the Fed to manage interest rates effectively.

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Inflation heated up in September at a faster pace than expected as rising energy costs kept pressure on prices, bolstering the Federal Reserve’s case for another interest-rate hike this year. asserted

costs → heat → hike

The Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% over the past 12 months, heating up from 3.4% the previous month and above expectations of a 3.6% rise, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday. It rose at a 0.6% pace over the month. asserted

It → rise → month

Core CPI – which excludes volatile food and energy prices, giving a better look at underlying inflation – also heated up to 2.6%, above 2.4% in August and higher than estimates of a 2.5% rise. asserted

which → exclude → rise

Rising energy costs amid the war in Iran largely drove the inflation reading. asserted

costs → rise → reading

This is a developing story. asserted

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Inflation heats up to 3.7% in September — more than expected amid soaring energy costs

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