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October Inflation at a High 4%

By Kamran Afshar, Ph.D. · 13 November 2026

AAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in October. This increase occurred despite slight declines in gas and diesel prices; The overall inflation rate over the past 12 months now is estimated at 4%. This estimate is based on September and November 2025 data, since the BLS did not conduct its CPI surveys in October 2025.

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