US Inflation Rises to 3.7% in September, Driven by Gas Prices

• The consumer price index increased by 0.6% in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Gas prices drove consumer prices up an annual 3.7% in September.
• The final inflation report before the midterm elections shows the highest rate of inflation since the spring.
• Republicans are entering the midterm elections with this inflation rate, amid widespread anger over the cost of living.
• The increase in gas prices was the primary driver of the overall inflation rise.