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Was today an expensive october?

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Yes — US prices rose 0.6% in September, the fastest since early spring, and October's bill is still coming.

Why
  • CPI up 3.7% year over year in September 2026
  • Gasoline up 34.2% over the last 12 months
  • Airline fares up 22.4% year over year

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