Labor Department to release latest inflation report Labor Department to release latest inflation report Higher energy prices, tied to the U.S. war with Iran, are driving up the overall cost-of-living. The Labor Department is set to deliver its latest inflation report this morning. National October 14, 20264:45 AM ET Labor Department to release latest inflation report Download Embed Higher energy prices, tied to the U.S. war with Iran, are driving up the overall cost-of-living. The Labor Department is set to deliver its latest inflation report this morning. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes such an offer or request is not an NPR employee and does not represent NPR. Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/14/nx-s1-6000155/labor-department-to-release-latest-inflation-report