Consumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket

The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.6% in September on a monthly basis and 3.6% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

# Consumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.6% in September on a monthly basis and 3.6% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/14/cpi-inflation-report-september-2026.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*