U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in October, slowing from September’s 0.6% rise, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, held at 0.3% for a third consecutive month. The monthly headline and core figures are seasonally adjusted.
- Shelter prices rose 0.3%, accounting for more than 30% of the overall monthly increase. Rent increased 0.2%, while owners’ equivalent rent rose 0.3%.
- Food prices increased 0.5% after remaining unchanged in September. Grocery prices rose 0.4%, and food away from home increased 0.5%.
- Energy prices rose 0.7%, following September’s 5.2% increase. Gasoline climbed 1.0%, electricity increased 0.9%, and natural gas fell 0.8%.
- Motor vehicle insurance rose 0.7%, while used cars and trucks declined 1.2%. Medical care prices increased 0.3%.
- BLS could not publish headline or core year-over-year inflation rates because the October 2025 government funding lapse prevented collection of the necessary comparison data.
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