United States Producer Price Index
Jul 2026 · Monthly
The US Producer Price Index rose to 287.928 in August 2026, from 285.181 in July, a monthly increase. The index remains below its all-time high of 290.2 set in May 2026, but has climbed from 262.11 a year earlier. August's reading marks a rebound after two consecutive monthly declines, with the index having fallen from 290.2 in May to 286.023 in June and 285.181 in July. The series, which began in January 1913, has risen sharply from its all-time low of 10.3 in February 1933, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
The United States Producer Price Index declined to 284.057 in July 2026 from 286.279 in the prior month. The reading is 6.458 points below the all-time high of 290.515 recorded in May 2026 and remains far above the series low of 10.3 set in February 1933. The index dates back to January 1913.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 286 | 291May 2026 | 10.30Feb 1933 | 1913 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Producer Price Index in United States averaged 173 from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 291 in May 2026 and a record low of 10.30 in Feb 1933. The series is reported monthly with history from 1913.
The Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is reported as an index value on a monthly frequency. The series for the United States spans from January 1913 to the present.
Source & methodology
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
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