Inflation report
The monthly inflation report in charts
Each month the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports how much consumer prices changed. Each month's page says in plain words what the inflation rate, rent and everyday prices show against the month before and a year earlier, with charts and sources.
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The September 2026 inflation report in charts โ
Consumer prices were 3.7% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier. That inflation rate was up from 3.4% in August 2026 and up from 3.0% in September 2025. Rent was 2.8% higher than a year earlier. Among everyday items, gasoline rose the most (+34.2%) and eggs fell the most (-20.6%). Average hourly pay was 3.0% higher than a year earlier.
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