he Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in October, the same increase as in the previous 3 months, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in November.

Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 2.6% before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.4% in October, accounting for over half of the monthly all-items increase. The food index also increased over the month, rising 0.2% as the food at home index increased 0.1% the food away from home index rose 0.2%. The energy index was unchanged over the month, after declining 1.9% in September. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3% in October, as it did in August and September.