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Inflation ran hotter than expected last month. Use our calculator to check grocery prices Advertisement Updated: 8:08 AM CST Nov 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Associated Press Katrina Ventura By Inflation ran hotter than expected last month. Use our calculator to check grocery prices Updated: 8:08 AM CST Nov 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Associated Press Katrina Ventura By WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation was higher than expected last month, a sign that the rising prices that powered sweeping Democratic victories in last week's midterm elections will continue to pose challenges for the White House and the Federal Reserve. Video above: Inflation has driven up family expenses by hundreds per month since January 2025 Advertisement The consumer price index rose 0.4% from September to October, the Labor Department said Tuesday, down from 0.6% the previous month. The government did not report a yearly inflation rate because last year's government shutdown meant no data was released for October 2025. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 0.3%, the same as the preceding month. Both figures were a tenth of a point higher than forecast. Calculate how inflation has changed your grocery costs The Get the Facts Data Team built a calculator that estimates the average cost of select grocery items and compares it with the price from the previous month. These costs are based on the national average, and items are calculated per pound, gallon, ounce, liter or dozen. This calculator provides an estimate based on BLS inflation data and is not the actual total you paid for groceries. U.S. markets dipped immediately after the inflation report and Treasury yields ticked higher. The data shows that inflation remains noticeably above the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, and Americans' struggles with high prices were evident as they ousted Republican majorities from the House and Senate last week. Yet with solid gains in both chambers, Democrats in Congress will soon face the challenge of how to address voters' affordability concerns. President Donald Trump has acknowledged voter anger over the Iran war and gas prices but has shown no sign yet of changing course. The AP Voter Poll, a survey of 100,000 voters, found about two-thirds blamed Trump's policies for higher costs. About 9 in 10 said the cost of living was a "crucial" or "major" factor in their vote. How has inflation impacted your spending? Use our tool to find out Make WISN a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Inflation numbers are in. Try our calculator to estimate the cost difference of various groceries US Air Force evacuates aircraft from a base in England because of a threat, US official says The US to become first nation to fully shun a UN Human Rights Council review AI-generated political ads spiked in 2026, but campaigns still prioritized other means of messaging