The annual inflation rate ticked higher in September, amid higher prices at the gasoline pump and a more muted increase at the grocery store.

Inflation ticked up again in September. Price gains were led by increases in the cost of gasoline. See what other costs went up and down.

The annual inflation rate ticked higher in September, amid higher prices at the gasoline pump and a more muted increase at the grocery store.

In September, prices rose by 3% year-on-year, above the 2% target. Wall Street judged that this level would not prevent an interest rate cut and responded with a rally. However,…