Producer Price Index Jumps 1.3% In September 2026, The Largest Monthly Gain In 4.5 Years
October 16, 2026
The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 1.3% in September 2026, the largest monthly gain in four and a half years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported October 15. Wholesale prices are up 6.3% from a year earlier, signaling that higher costs facing businesses could keep pushing consumer prices up into the holiday season. Key Takeaways Final demand goods prices rose 2.6% in September, the largest monthly increase since the series began in December
