Newsalert: The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.3 percent in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.3 percent in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

PPI final demand goods rose 2.6%, the biggest monthly increase on record. Over 80% of the broad-based rise in September is attributable to the index for final demand energy, which jumped 10.8% Half of the increase can be traced to prices for gasoline, which jumped 20.3%.
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