Was October 27, 2026 the most expensive October ever?
KINDA
Kinda — October's price data isn't in yet, but September inflation hit 3.7% and gas started the month near record highs.
Why
- September 2026 CPI up 3.7% year over year
- Regular gas averaged $4.41/gal on Oct 1
- Diesel hit a record $6.53/gal on Sep 22