US Inflation
February 2026
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Last update:Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in US varied +0.27% in February 2026 and +2.43% over the last 12 months. The all items less food and energy index varied +0.22% compared to the previous month, and+2.47% over the last 12 months:
| December 2025 | January 2026 | February 2026 | |
| all items - monthly | +0.30% | +0.17% | +0.27% |
| all items less food and energy - monthly | +0.23% | +0.30% | +0.22% |
| all items - annual | +2.65% | +2.35% | +2.43% |
| all items less food and energy - annual | +2.63% | +2.48% | +2.47% |
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annual percentage variation by sectorShaded area = recession
| December 2025 | January 2026 | February 2026 | |
| all items | +2.65% | +2.35% | +2.43% |
| all items less energy | +2.69% | +2.54% | +2.57% |
| all items less food and energy | +2.63% | +2.48% | +2.47% |
| apparel | +0.25% | +1.97% | +2.54% |
| commodities | +1.58% | +0.98% | +1.27% |
| communication | -1.45% | -1.35% | -2.18% |
| durables | +1.52% | +0.49% | +0.06% |
| education | +2.84% | +2.88% | +2.81% |
| energy | +2.21% | -0.37% | +0.40% |
| food and beverages | +2.99% | +2.81% | +3.05% |
| housing | +3.60% | +3.44% | +3.31% |
| medical care | +3.19% | +3.22% | +3.36% |
| new vehicles and used motor vehicles | +0.48% | -0.95% | -1.01% |
| other goods and services | +4.24% | +5.96% | +5.10% |
| recreation | +3.05% | +2.52% | +2.27% |
| services | +3.26% | +3.13% | +3.10% |
| shelter | +3.16% | +3.01% | +2.96% |
| transportation | +0.23% | -1.30% | -0.46% |