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US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections

US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections
BBC World Wednesday 14 October 2026, 13:26 UTC 1 min read
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The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
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