US Inflation
March 2026
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Last update:Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in US varied +0.87% in March 2026 and +3.29% over the last 12 months. The all items less food and energy index varied +0.20% compared to the previous month, and+2.60% over the last 12 months:
| January 2026 | February 2026 | March 2026 | |
| all items - monthly | +0.17% | +0.27% | +0.87% |
| all items less food and energy - monthly | +0.30% | +0.22% | +0.20% |
| all items - annual | +2.35% | +2.43% | +3.29% |
| all items less food and energy - annual | +2.48% | +2.47% | +2.60% |
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annual percentage variation by sectorShaded area = recession
| January 2026 | February 2026 | March 2026 | |
| all items | +2.35% | +2.43% | +3.29% |
| all items less energy | +2.54% | +2.57% | +2.62% |
| all items less food and energy | +2.48% | +2.47% | +2.60% |
| apparel | +1.97% | +2.54% | +3.36% |
| commodities | +0.98% | +1.27% | +3.52% |
| communication | -1.35% | -2.18% | -2.20% |
| durables | +0.49% | +0.06% | +0.05% |
| education | +2.88% | +2.81% | +2.77% |
| energy | -0.37% | +0.40% | +12.59% |
| food and beverages | +2.81% | +3.05% | +2.69% |
| housing | +3.44% | +3.31% | +3.37% |
| medical care | +3.22% | +3.36% | +3.05% |
| new vehicles and used motor vehicles | -0.95% | -1.01% | -0.81% |
| other goods and services | +5.96% | +5.10% | +3.77% |
| recreation | +2.52% | +2.27% | +2.26% |
| services | +3.13% | +3.10% | +3.15% |
| shelter | +3.01% | +2.96% | +3.02% |
| transportation | -1.30% | -0.46% | +5.05% |