Coverage dated October 16, 2026 to October 17, 2026
Import prices up more than expected
Headline from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
WASHINGTON — U.S. import prices increased more than expected in September, boosted by higher costs for energy products and a range of other goods, further evidence of rising inflation pressures as the Middle East conflict persists.
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Import prices rose 1.1% from August to September and 8.1% from a year earlier — the largest 12-month increase since July 2022, when prices had risen by 8.8% over the previous year.
WASHINGTON — U.S. import prices increased more than expected in September, boosted by higher costs for energy products and a range of other goods, further evidence of rising inflation pressures as the Middle East conflict persists.