Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The average cost of U.S. goods and services didn't measurably change in September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
The department said the Consumer Price Index showed decreases in energy and gasoline were offset by increases in the food and shelter sectors. Indices for all items have increased 1.7 percent over the past 12 months, figures show. Prices in medical care, home furnishings and vehicle insurance also climbed for the month.