United States Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Jul 2026 · Monthly
The Consumer Price Index rose to 334.131 in August 2026, from 332.813 in July. The reading is the highest on record since the series began in January 1947. The index stood at 323.291 in August 2025, and at 332.568 in June 2026 before rising to 332.813 in July. The August value extends the index's recent upward movement, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
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.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 333 | 334May 2026 | 21.48Jan 1947 | 1947 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Consumer Price Index (CPI) in United States averaged 212 from 1990 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.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
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