WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — Consumer prices continued to rise in October, with the Consumer Price Index increasing 0.4 percent after climbing 0.6 percent in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food prices increased 0.5 percent during the month, following no change in September. Grocery prices rose 0.4 percent, while restaurant and other food-away-from-home prices increased 0.5 percent.
Among grocery categories, beef prices rose 0.9 percent, while fruits and vegetables and dairy products each increased 0.6 percent. Prices for meats, poultry, fish and eggs collectively rose 0.5 percent.
Energy prices increased 0.7 percent in October, following a 5.2 percent jump in September. Gasoline prices rose 1 percent after increasing 9.1 percent the previous month. Electricity prices also increased 0.9 percent, while natural gas prices declined 0.8 percent.
Shelter costs rose 0.3 percent and accounted for more than 30 percent of the monthly increase in the overall CPI. Prices excluding food and energy also increased 0.3 percent, matching the increases reported in August and September.
BLS noted that it could not calculate most 12-month inflation comparisons for October because it did not collect survey data in October 2025 due to a lapse in federal appropriations.
The next CPI report, covering November, is scheduled for release on December 10.
