https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-post-largest-gain-in-4-1-2-years-expensive-gasoline-boosts-retail-salesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-post-largest-gain-in-4-1-2-years-expensive-gasoline-boosts-retail-saleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-producer-prices-post-largest-gain-in-4-1-2-years-expensive-gasoline-boosts-retail-sales#u132762Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:02:34 +0000US producer prices recorded their largest gain in 4-1/2 years during September, with annual wholesale prices jumping 6.3%. Labor Department data shows rising costs for both goods and services, suggesting inflation is expanding beyond energy products. This spike was driven largely by soaring gasoline prices, which also boosted retail sales. The increase exceeded Dow Jones consensus estimates, which had predicted a 0.6% month-over-month rise and a 5.5% annual increase. Market analysts suggest these figures keep the possibility of further interest rate hikes on the table.Why it mattersWholesale p