Was October 24, 2026 the cost of living going up in United States?
YES
Yes — US inflation is running at 3.7% a year, so prices are still climbing.
Why
- September CPI up 3.7% year over year, a five-month high
- Year-ahead inflation expectations rose to 4.7% in October
- Gasoline above $4 a gallon; heating oil at record highs