Producer Prices Flat in September

Washington, DC, October 11, 2024-The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. 

Final demand prices advanced 0.2% in August and were unchanged in July. 

On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand rose 1.8% for the 12 months ended in September.

Within final demand in September, a 0.2% increase in the index for final demand services offset a 0.2% decline in prices for final demand goods.

The index for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services inched up 0.1% in September after rising 0.2% in August. For the 12 months ended in September, prices for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services increased 3.2%.