The index for shelter contributed over half of the monthly all items increase, with the indexes for gasoline and food also increasing, according to the statement.

The energy index increased 1.8 percent over the month as the gasoline index and the electricity index rose, but the natural gas index decreased.

The food index increased 0.6 percent over the month with the food at home index rising 0.4 percent.

The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3 percent in October, after rising 0.6 percent in September.

The indexes for shelter, motor vehicle insurance, recreation, new vehicles, and personal care were among those that increased over the month.

Indexes that declined in October included the used cars and trucks, medical care, apparel, and airline fares indexes.

The all-items index increased 7.7 percent for the 12 months ending October, this was the smallest 12-month increase since the period ending January 2022.

The all items less food and energy index rose 6.3 percent over the last 12 months.

The energy index increased 17.6 percent for the 12 months ending October, and the food index increased 10.9 percent over the last year; all of these increases were smaller than for the period ending September. (ILKHA)