WASHINGTON —

U.S. inflation rose 3% in September compared to a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest data .

The report shows food items like instant coffee and beef are getting pricier. Instant coffee prices in September were about 22% higher than last year. Prices went up by 0.5% from August to September. Roasted coffee drinkers, however, saw slight relief as prices dropped 0.6%.

The Consumer Price Index, released by the BLS, is a common measure of inflation, as it shows the change over time in the prices consumers pay for goods and services. Inflation increased slightly by 0.3% from August to September, coming in lower than economists had predicted.

Overall, meat prices saw a monthly increase of 1.6%. The average price for ground beef reached $6.32 per pound

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