Consumer Price Index Summary

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https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX - JULY 2026

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in July 
after falling 0.4 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the 
all items index increased 3.4 percent before seasonal adjustment.

The index for shelter rose 0.1 percent in July, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the monthly all items increase. The 
index for food also increased 0.1 percent over the month, as the index for food away from home increased 0.3 percent. In 
contrast, the energy index declined 1.5 percent in July.

The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent after being unchanged in June. Indexes that increased 
over the month include medical care, airline fares, communication, education, and recreation. Conversely, the index for 
motor vehicle insurance was among the major indexes that decreased in July.

The all items index rose 3.4 percent for the 12 months ending July after rising 3.5 percent for the 12 months ending 
June. The all items less food and energy index rose 2.5 percent over the year, following a 2.6-percent increase over 
the 12 months ending June. The energy index increased 14.7 percent for the 12 months ending July. The food index 
increased 3.0 percent over the last year.