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Inflation heats up as gas prices surge

The Labor Department's September report also makes more Federal Reserve rate hikes likely, a prospect that will make credit cards pricier; the gas pump keeps sending its own bill.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 8:16 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by Axios: “Inflation heats up as gas prices surge”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:16 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Washington today, the Labor Department reported that US inflation picked up in September, driven by soaring energy prices on top of costs that were already stubborn.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the gas pump is the culprit, and the bunker has a furnace.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAxios notes the report makes further interest rate hikes more likely, which means your credit card bill is about to join the climb.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRate hikes.

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