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Overall inflation cooled noticeably in June 2026. The Consumer Price Index fell 0.4% from May 2026 and was up 3.5% over the past year.

Overall inflation accelerated in May 2026. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.5% from April 2026 and was up 4.2% over the past year, the highest annual rate since April 2023.

Overall inflation accelerated in April 2026. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% from March 2026 and was up 3.8% over the past year — the highest annual rate since May 2023.

Overall inflation rose modestly in February 2026. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.3% from January 2026 and was up 2.4% over the past year.

The CPI is a national average, but here's why two Americans can experience different inflation rates at the same time.

The national inflation rate applies to a typical American household. Here's how to figure out what inflation actually costs you — and what to do about it.

Overall inflation rose modestly in January 2026. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.2% from December 2025 and was up 2.4% over the past year.

Overall inflation rose modestly in December 2025. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.3% from November 2025 and was up 2.7% over the past year.