Inflation remains high in the US and increased by 8.2% in September, more than expected

(CNN) –– High prices continue to hit American consumers, even as the cost of gasoline fell and the Federal Reserve took unprecedented action to control inflation, according to reports published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. this Thursday. Annual inflation increased 8.2% in September, a figure lower than the 8.3% increase registered in August, according to the Consumer Price Index. This indicator measures changes in the prices of a basket of consumer goods and services. Economists projected that the pace of price increases would slow to 8.1% last month. On a monthly basis, general consumer prices increased 0.4% from August. News in development…