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US inflation rises to 3.7% as fuel costs climb

Fuel costs drove the September figure above forecasts, hitting grocery and household bills; the gas station remains undefeated.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBN
Published 10:53 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:53 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: US.

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BBCUS inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Washington tonight, new figures show US inflation climbed to three point seven percent over the past year through September, exceeding forecasts, with motor fuel costs as the primary driver.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFuel. I don't even own a car, I own a delivery app, so I'm not sure who this affects.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSomeone drives that burrito to your door, and that someone is paying for gas at three point seven percent more than last year.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the burrito is the problem.