U.S. import prices rose 1.1% in September
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. import prices increased 1.1% in September 2026. Export prices also rose during the month, by 2.2%.
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Import prices were 8.1% higher than a year earlier, while export prices were up 11.6%. The agency said both fuel and nonfuel goods contributed to the monthly import increase; agricultural and nonagricultural items contributed to export gains.
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Monthly and 12-month percentage changes in U.S. import and export prices for September 2026.
| Import prices, monthly change, September 2026 (percent) | 1.1 |
| Import prices, year-over-year change (percent) | 8.1 |
| Export prices, monthly change, September 2026 (percent) | 2.2 |
| Export prices, year-over-year change (percent) | 11.6 |
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Values are BLS percentage changes. Monthly changes compare with August; annual changes compare with September 2025.
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