United States Consumer Price Index (CPI)

333▲ +0.25

Jul 2026 · Monthly

The United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 332.813 in July 2026, up from 332.568 in June. The index remains 1.166 points below its all-time high of 333.979 recorded in May 2026. The series has been tracked since January 1947.

United States Consumer Price Index (CPI), 1990–2026
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
333333334May 202621.48Jan 19471947 – 2026Monthly

About this series

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in United States averaged 212 from 1947 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 334 in May 2026 and a record low of 21.48 in Jan 1947. The series is reported monthly with history from 1947.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services in the United States. It is reported monthly as an index level. The series spans from January 1947 to the present.

Source & methodology

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