Urgent Survey: Americans Report Price Changes Before Shutdown Hits

UPDATE: Business Insider urgently seeks input from Americans on recent price changes impacting everyday expenses. With critical inflation data jeopardized by the ongoing government shutdown, your voice is more important than ever.

Officials confirm that the unprecedented government shutdown has delayed the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ official inflation report, leaving many Americans in the dark about rising costs. This situation leaves consumers unable to gauge how prices for essentials like groceries, rent, and gas have shifted in their communities.

Business Insider invites you to participate in a survey, open until November 13, 2025, to share your experiences with price fluctuations. Have you noticed significant increases at the grocery store or gas pump? Your insights will help paint a clearer picture of the current economic landscape.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics typically tracks approximately 80,000 price changes each month, but the ongoing shutdown has halted most data collection. The latest official figures for September were released with delays to allow for Social Security adjustments, but October data remains unavailable. This lack of information has left a void that Business Insider aims to fill with your help.

In this turbulent economic moment, Business Insider’s unscientific survey will provide a grassroots perspective on how price changes are affecting daily life. As consumers face uncertainty at the cash register and in their monthly bills, this survey offers a chance to amplify your voice and contribute to a collective understanding of inflation’s real impact.

To participate in the survey and potentially be interviewed about your experiences, click below. Your contribution is vital in shedding light on this urgent issue during a time when official sources are limited.

As Americans deal with ongoing economic challenges, your experiences matter. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your story and help shape the narrative around price changes in the U.S. economy.

For more details and to fill out the survey, visit Business Insider’s website.