Fact-check · Oct 6, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Prices are now coming way down”
MISLEADINGSaid in 4 broadcasts
What the record shows
US headline CPI was 3.4% year-over-year in August 2026 (latest official data); September forecast is 3.6%, indicating rising inflation, not falling prices.
Inflation peaked at 4.2% in May 2026 but has stabilized at 3.4% since July. Current forecasts show prices rising, not falling.
This figure differs by region.
Sources
- United States Inflation Rate
- Week ahead: US inflation and retail sales lead a busy economic calendar. Be aware.
- Current U.S. Inflation Rates: 2000-2026
- US Inflation Rate 2026: Today’s Latest CPI Update and Inflation Data - Amtrak Daily Long Distance Service Study
- US Inflation Data on 14 October and Latin America
- United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) YoY
Every time it was said
4 times, Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026 · 1 misleading · 2 false · 1 unverifiable
MisleadingFalseUnverifiable
The verdicts differ. Differences come from changes in the wording or in what each check found. Each check is linked below.
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