Inflation USA Statistics: Consumer Product Category Price Changes September 2026

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Inflation USA

Product Category 12-Mo Change
All Items (Headline) +3.4%
Food at Home (Groceries) +2.7%
Energy (Total) +14.7%
Gasoline (All Types) +24.6%
Shelter & Housing +3.2%
New Vehicles +0.5%
Used Cars & Trucks -2.0%
Apparel (Clothing) +3.9%
Medical Care Commodities -1.8%
Electricity +4.0%