https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-producer-prices-post-biggest-gain-in-4-1-2-years-honolulu-star-advertiserContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-producer-prices-post-biggest-gain-in-4-1-2-years-honolulu-star-advertiserhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-producer-prices-post-biggest-gain-in-4-1-2-years-honolulu-star-advertiser#u134389Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:35:59 +0000Wholesale prices rose 6.3% annually in September, marking the steepest increase in four and a half years. The Producer Price Index soared 1.3% during the month as costs for services and goods climbed. This surge suggests inflation is broadening beyond energy products, though expensive gasoline has simultaneously boosted retail sales. These figures indicate a high-pressure economic environment where rising wholesale costs may eventually transfer to consumers, adding to the financial struggle of Americans facing increased living expenses.Why it mattersProducer prices serve as a leading indicator