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Inflation stays at 4.9% as fuel costs push prices higher
Inflation stayed at 4.9%, rather than easing.
The consumer price index, or CPI, is the measure used to report that rate.
Higher fuel costs are helping keep inflation up.
Rising gas prices and more expensive holiday packages are also cited as reasons prices have not eased.
The figures do not identify a country or say how long these pressures will last.
No next steps or forecast are given.
Inflation remained at 4.9%, according to the article.
Higher fuel costs were cited as a factor keeping prices elevated.
The article said rising gas prices and tourist package prices explained the consumer price index’s resistance to falling.
The report was published on October 30, 2026.
- Who
- Not stated.
- What
- Inflation remained at 4.9%.
- When
- October 30, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Rising gas and tourist package prices were cited as reasons the consumer price index remained elevated.
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- Inflation
- 4.9%
- Gas prices
- Rising
- Tourist package prices
- Rising
- Publication date
- October 30, 2026