Was October 27, 2026 an expensive October in United States?
YES
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