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September consumer price index report shows inflation rising

Recent economic reports show inflation rising due to higher energy costs.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • The September consumer price index report shows climbing inflation.34
  • Rising energy prices pushed the consumer price index upward.34

The latest Consumer Price Index report indicates that U.S. inflation increased in September.34

Reports attribute the rise in inflation to higher energy prices.34

Where sources agree

  • Inflation rose in September2 of 4
  • Energy prices drove the increase2 of 4

Who covered this

4 National

Sources

  1. 1CNBCHow high inflation became a 'fact of life' in the U.S. ↗
  2. 2CNBC10-year Treasury yield jumps as September core inflation comes in hotter than expected ↗
  3. 3The New York TimesHigher Energy Prices Pushed U.S. Inflation Up to 3.7% Ahead of Midterm Elections ↗
  4. 4CBS NewsInflation climbs in September as energy prices soar, CPI report shows ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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