The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in September the consumer price index rose 0.6%, a large gain and the same as the August figure.

The core CPI, which is all items less food and energy, rose only 0.1% though, also the same as in August. The report notes that the gasoline index rose 7.0% in September, following an already significant August jump of 9.0%. The food index increased 0.1% in September.

 

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