3.7% annual · unadjusted+0.20 pp vs prior monthly rate
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September 2026 CPI · published Oct 14, 2026, 8:30 AM ETOriginal BLS release
2.6% annual · unadjusted+0.00 pp vs prior monthly rate
OFFICIAL BLS TABLE 6
What moved headline?
Seasonally adjusted effect on the all-items monthly change, in percentage points. These three groups do not overlap.
Food0.0% monthly · 13.5% relative importance
+0.006 pp
Energy5.2% monthly · 7.4% relative importance
+0.377 pp
All items less food and energy0.3% monthly · 79.1% relative importance
+0.265 pp
The effects total +0.648 pp; headline is reported to one decimal place, so the displayed values need not sum exactly.
Inspect notable drivers within these groups
| Component | Monthly | Effect on all items |
|---|---|---|
| GasolineWithin Energy | 9.1% | +0.337 pp |
| ShelterWithin Core | 0.4% | +0.138 pp |
| Rent of primary residenceWithin Shelter | 0.2% | +0.019 pp |
Drivers sit inside the groups above, and some sit inside other drivers. Do not add them to the three-group total.
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