Economy·October 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT·2 sources
Canada Inflation Rate Edges Up to 3.1%, Core Measures Ease
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What happened
- Canada’s inflation rate rose to 3.1% in September as gasoline prices increased.
- Measures of underlying price pressures eased during the month.
Canada inflation rate
3.1%
Why it matters
The combination of higher headline inflation and easing core measures is relevant to professionals assessing Canada’s monetary-policy outlook and macroeconomic conditions.
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Timeline
- First reported by BloombergOct 19Canada Inflation Rate Edges Up to 3.1%, Core Measures Ease
- OilPrice.com reportsOct 19Canada's Inflation Rises to 3.1% as Fuel Oil Prices Jump 58%
Sources (2)
- BloombergOct 19Canada Inflation Rate Edges Up to 3.1%, Core Measures Ease
- OilPrice.comOct 19Canada's Inflation Rises to 3.1% as Fuel Oil Prices Jump 58%
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