Inflation rises to 3.1%, as fuel prices push higher: StatsCan

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Lagerquist, J. (2026, October 19). Inflation rises to 3.1%, as fuel prices push higher: StatsCan. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/inflation-september-2026-9.7386437?cmp=rss

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CBC News · collected 2026-10-19 · by Jeff Lagerquist

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Statistics Canada reported that inflation increased to 3.1% in September, driven by faster-rising fuel prices compared to August. Gas prices were a significant contributor to this increase, despite food prices rising at a slower pace than the previous month. Economists had forecast an annualized consumer price index rise of 3.18%.
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Statistics Canada reported that inflation in Canada rose to 3.1% in September, primarily due to higher fuel prices. Gas prices increased at a faster rate compared to August, contributing significantly to the overall inflation figure. The national consumer price index (CPI) also showed an increase but noted that food prices grew more slowly than previously. Economists had predicted a slightly higher rise of 3.18% based on a Bloomberg survey. This report precedes The Bank of Canada’s upcoming interest rate decision scheduled for October 28, where it will consider whether to raise its policy rate if there are signs that inflation is broadening beyond energy costs.

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📰 September Inflation Figures Release
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Statistics Canada ORG · 2× Bloomberg ORG · 1× StatsCan ORG · 1×

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Ahead of Monday’s release, a Bloomberg survey of 12 economists predicted the September consumer price index would rise 3.18 per cent year over year.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-19
🔮 Ahead of Monday’s release, a Bloomberg survey of 12 economists predicted the September consumer price index would rise 3.18 per cent year over year.
2026-10-19 · CBC News
Inflation rises to 3.1%, as fuel prices push higher: StatsCan · assertive framing

Claims (5 extracted, 1 hedged)

Inflation rises to 3.1%, as fuel prices push higher: asserted
prices → rise → %
Gas prices rose at a quicker pace in September than in August, according to Statistics Canada The national inflation rate rose to 3.1 per cent in September, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Monday. uncertain
rate → rise → Monday
The agency says the annualized inflation reading for September was boosted by higher prices for gasoline last month. asserted
reading → say → gasoline
Food prices also rose, but at a slower pace than in September. asserted
prices → rise → September
Ahead of Monday’s release, a Bloomberg survey of 12 economists predicted the September consumer price index would rise 3.18 per cent year over year. asserted
index → predict → year
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