# September CPI Report: Inflation Data Expected

> September CPI report shows inflation rising as Middle East tensions fuel energy costs.
- Title: September CPI Report: Inflation Data Expected · Kiplinger
- Summary: September CPI report shows inflation rising as Middle East tensions fuel energy costs. September CPI data expected to show 3.6% annual inflation and 2.5%…
- Keywords: cpi, inflation, federal reserve, interest rates, middle east, energy prices, fed, consumer price index, headlines, core cpi, september 2026, September
- Source: Kiplinger — https://kiplinger.com/investing/economy/cpi-report-september-2026-what-to-expect
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:34:18+00:00
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- Topics: cpi, inflation, federal reserve, interest rates, middle east, energy prices, fed, consumer price index, headlines, core cpi, september 2026
## September CPI Report
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years in mid-September.
## Inflation Status
The central bank stated inflation remains elevated and the rate hike will support a timelier return to the 2 percent goal.
## August CPI Report
Headline inflation was 'uncomfortably high' driven by higher gas and fuel oil prices, shelter costs and airfares.
## Expected Year-End Inflation
The annual CPI rate is expected to end the year at 4% while core CPI will be at 2.7%.
## September CPI Release Date
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the September CPI report at 8:30 am Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, October 14.
## Expected Inflation Rates
Headline CPI is expected to be up 0.6% from August to September and 3.6% from the year prior.
## Wall Street Expectations
Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.56% with core CPI at 0.19% for a 3.63% annual rate.
## Energy Price Impact
Higher energy prices due to Middle East tensions are expected to drive inflation to 3.7% in September.
## Fed's Next Move
The September CPI report could determine whether the Fed raises interest rates in October.
## Key takeaway

September CPI data expected to show 3.6% annual inflation and 2.5% core inflation, driven by Middle East energy prices.