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According to Consumer price index , inflation continues to become more and more a problem. In the latest report published last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices increased by 0.4% last month, against an increase of 0.6% in August. Here are the prices that increased the most in September, which increased the inflation rate.

You could start noticing that your energy bill is increasing, not because you forgot to turn off the lights. The fuel index experienced a 2.1%increase, while fuel oil increased by 8.5%, which resulted in a 1.5%increase in energy costs. "The CPI report this morning came slightly before estimated, mainly due to the increase in energy costs," explains Stephen Kolan, Director General of Investments at Integrated Partners Kiplinger . "Inflation continues to be stubborn but does not seem to be reactive."

Housing prices continue to increase, which stimulates inflation. "" The shelter index was the largest contributor to the monthly increase in all the elements, representing more than half of the increase, "reads the press release. The refuge index increased by 0.6% last month and 7.2% in annual shift.

You probably spend more money on the grocery store in September. Food prices increased by 0.2% in September, which is the same inflation rate as the previous two months. "" The home food index increased by 0.1% over the month while the food index far from the house increased by 0.4%, ”they say. The food index has also increased by 3.7% in the past year. 4.8%, while the index of dairy and related products decreased by 0.2% compared to the year.

Transport services have also increased, leading to inflation. Prices increased by 0.7% in September and 9.1% in the last 12 months.

While the prices of second -hand cars and trucks fell 2.5% in September and are down 8.0% in the past year, it has become more expensive to buy a new car. New vehicles prices increased by 0.3% in September, following an increase of 0.3% in August.