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U.S. import prices rise 1.1% in September; export prices up 2.2%

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. import prices rose 1.1% in September on higher nonfuel prices, while export prices rose 2.2%. The figures were published in a BLS news release dated October 16, 2026.

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What the sources claim

U.S. import prices rose 1.1% in September, driven by higher nonfuel prices.

“U.S. import prices rise 1.1% in September on higher nonfuel prices”
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. export prices rose 2.2% in September.

“export prices up 2.2%”
US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sources

US Bureau of Labor Statistics primary 2026-10-16 12:30 UTC
U.S. import prices rise 1.1% in September on higher nonfuel prices; export prices up 2.2% #BLSData https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ximpim_10162026.htm → bls.gov

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