# Higher gas and semiconductor prices likely drove inflation up last month

https://mins.news/en/item/99647

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/4yKbyLV

> Inflation likely worsened in September, with higher gas and semiconductor prices among the possible drivers. The report is one of the last price updates the government is expected to issue before midterm elections heavily shaped by affordability concerns.

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