US Producer Prices Rose 0.3% in September; Annual Inflation Holds at 2.7% as Gasoline Surges
The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand was 2.7% higher in the 12 months ended in September 2025. For September alone, the index saw a month-over-month increase of 0.3%.
The PPI data for November 2025 is scheduled to be released today, January 14, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time.
Key Insights
Goods vs. Services: In September 2025, prices for final demand goods advanced 0.9%, while the index for final demand services was unchanged month-over-month.
Core PPI: Core PPI (excluding food and energy) rose by 0.1% in September. On an annual basis, the core PPI was up 2.6%.
Key Price Drivers: The monthly increase in goods was driven by a sharp 11.8% jump in gasoline prices.
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