https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-jumps-to-3-7-as-gas-and-diesel-prices-squeeze-consumers-ahead-of-the-midtermsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-jumps-to-3-7-as-gas-and-diesel-prices-squeeze-consumers-ahead-of-the-midtermshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-jumps-to-3-7-as-gas-and-diesel-prices-squeeze-consumers-ahead-of-the-midterms#u127625Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:31:52 +0000United States inflation worsened in September, rising to 3.7% as surging energy costs squeezed household budgets ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Consumer prices climbed faster than expected last month, driven higher by gasoline and diesel expenses, alongside increases for goods and services like clothing and airfares. The hotter-than-expected consumer price index report delivered a blow to the current administration and Republicans, placing the cost of living at the center of voter concerns. Financial markets dropped following the release as investors increased bets on further interes