United States Core Consumer Prices
Jul 2026 · Monthly
US core consumer prices rose to 337.765 in August 2026, from 336.789 in July, marking the highest level since the series began in January 1957. The index has climbed steadily over the past year, up from 329.7 in August 2025. The August print extends a run of monthly increases, with the index having risen in most months since mid-2025, including a slight dip in June. The value remains well above the all-time low of 28.5 recorded in January 1957, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Core consumer prices in the United States rose to 336.789 index points in July 2026, up from 336.065 in June. The July reading is the all-time high for the monthly series, which began in January 1957 and whose lowest value was 28.5 in that first month.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 336 | 337Jul 2026 | 28.50Jan 1957 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Core Consumer Prices in United States averaged 218 from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 337 in Jul 2026 and a record low of 28.50 in Jan 1957. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
Core Consumer Prices for the United States measure the change in prices for a fixed basket of consumer goods and services, excluding food and energy. The indicator is expressed as an index value and reported monthly. The series spans from January 1957 to the present.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
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