By  on September 21, 2026

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in August. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.4% before seasonal adjustment.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in August.  Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.4% before seasonal adjustment.  The index for gasoline rose 3.9% in August, accounting for over one third of the monthly all items  increase.  The shelter index rose 0.3%.

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