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Opinion: Gasoline Is Driving Inflation, So Read the Whole Picture

Inflation hit 3.7% in September, but the Labor Department's own data show a gasoline spike behind much of the jump. Our view: treat the number as a warning, not a verdict.

By Emily Brooks · Oct 15, 2026 · 4 min read

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