US Inflation Rises More Than Expected Ahead of Elections

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

US inflation rose by more than expected in the year to September, according to official figures, in the final data release before the midterm elections next month.

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Surging energy costs were again the primary culprit in the inflation picture. The energy index jumped 5.2% as tensions continued between the U.S. and Iran in a war launched in late February that shows no signs of ending anytime soon.

"We're going to get your energy prices down. We're going to get your energy prices down by 50%."

~Pedo 47~

#1 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-10-14 10:07 AM | Reply

SHOCKED!

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-10-14 11:03 AM | Reply

Not the kind of news the Republicans wanted just before the election, but then again, they own it.

#3 | Posted by cbob at 2026-10-14 04:55 PM | Reply

FTA:

"Inflation has risen to 3.7% in the year to September, which is a higher-than-expected increase fuelled by petrol prices."

-That where they get the 3.7% SS 2027 COLA? ... read on....

"Vehicle fuel prices jumped by 34.2% over 12 months."

"In September alone, they jumped by 9.1%, accounting for more than half of the increase in inflation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics."

"Overall, energy inflation was up by 20.4% over the year as prices for fuel oil, energy services and electricity climbed. Fuel oil, used in home heating, was up 74.2% over the year."

74.2%

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#4 | Posted by South_American at 2026-10-14 09:25 PM | Reply

Mediocrity

#5 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-10-15 06:40 AM | Reply

Fuel oil, used in home heating, was up 74.2% over the year.

Well it's the consumers fault for not paying the $100K subscription to the Pedo47 insider trading posts to profit off Pedo posts.

#6 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-10-15 12:53 PM | Reply