New York Times: U.S. energy prices rose 5.2% MoM and 20.4% YoY in September,
with gasoline showing the largest gains — about 34% higher than a year earlier.
AAA data: regular gasoline averaged $4.33/gal on Wednesday, slightly above a
month ago and over 40% above last year. Diesel averaged $6.30/gal on Wednesday,
roughly 72% above year-ago levels and near record highs. Rising fuel costs
pushed airfares up 1.2% in September, +22.4% YoY.