Latest data: April 2026
CPI Report
Track inflation data and Consumer Price Index reports from around the world.
United States
Latest CPI Release
April 2026 · Year-over-year
Headline CPI (YoY)3.8% ▲
Core CPI (YoY)2.8%
Month over Month0.6%
Category Breakdown (YoY)
Food+3.2%
Energy+17.9%
Shelter+5.2%
Apparel+1.4%
Transportation+4.3%
Medical Care+2.4%
Sample data for demonstration. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Explainer
What is the Consumer Price Index?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services — from groceries and gasoline to rent and medical care.
CPI is the most widely used gauge of inflation. Central banks reference it when setting interest rates, governments use it to adjust benefits and tax brackets, and businesses watch it to plan wages and pricing.
Headline CPI reflects the full basket, while Core CPI excludes volatile food and energy prices to show the underlying trend.