# U.S. inflation rose to 3.7% last month, keeping prices elevated ahead of midterms

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- The Associated Press, 2026-10-14 12:47 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/4zBeevC

> U.S. inflation accelerated to 3.7% last month as gas, clothing and airfares became more expensive. The rise shows that elevated prices remain an economic challenge just weeks before the midterm elections.

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