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2026.10.1612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Export Price Inflation Accelerates to 11.6% in September, Highest in Over a Year

United States export prices surged in September 2026, with the Export Price Index rising 11.6% year-over-year, up sharply from 8.6% in August 2026. The latest data, updated on 16 October 2026, underscore a significant acceleration in price pressures on U.S. goods sold abroad.

The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, measuring the change in export prices in each month against the same month a year earlier. In August, export prices were already elevated, registering an 8.6% annual increase, but September’s 11.6% gain marks a further and notable jump.

Rising export prices can bolster nominal export revenues for U.S. firms but may also challenge price competitiveness in global markets if key trading partners are not experiencing similar inflation in their export sectors. Investors and policymakers are likely to watch upcoming data closely for signs of whether this acceleration is temporary or part of a more persistent trend in U.S. external price dynamics.

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