At a glance
Consumer prices rose to an annual rate of 3.7% in September, driven higher by energy and gasoline costs.13456
The Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Labor Department released the data on Wednesday.67
Reports indicate the increase comes ahead of upcoming midterm elections.156
Where sources agree
- U.S. inflation rose to 3.7% in September4 of 7
- Inflation was driven by rising gas or energy prices5 of 7
Who covered this
3 International4 National
Sources
- 1The Guardian‘Ugly’ jump in US inflation, driven by gasoline prices, in blow to Trump before midterm elections – as it happened ↗
- 2The New York TimesGas Costs 34 Percent More Than a Year Ago ↗
- 3CBS NewsInflation surged in September as U.S. energy costs jumped ↗
- 4CNBCConsumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket ↗
- 5BBC NewsUS inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections ↗
- 6The GuardianUS inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms ↗
- 7AxiosInflation heats up as gas prices surge ↗
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.
