Here's the inflation breakdown for September 2026 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose by 3.7% in September, on the back of higher gasoline and energy prices largely due to the Iran war.
CNBC reports that the consumer price index rose by 3.7% in September, on the back of higher gasoline and energy prices largely due to the Iran war.
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