Consumer prices in the U.S. increased by 0,3% in October

Consumer prices in the U.S. grew in October at 0.3% due to rising energy prices, which rose for the fifth time in the past six months.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in annual terms, consumer price index decreased by 0,2%.
The consumer price index excluding prices for food and energy prices in the reporting period increased by 0,2%. The increased was due to higher prices for vehicles. Compared with the same period last year the index increased by 1,7%.