US Inflation
April 2026
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Last update:Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in US varied +0.64% in April 2026 and +3.78% over the last 12 months. The all items less food and energy index varied +0.38% compared to the previous month, and+2.74% over the last 12 months:
| February 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | |
| all items - monthly | +0.27% | +0.87% | +0.64% |
| all items less food and energy - monthly | +0.22% | +0.20% | +0.38% |
| all items - annual | +2.43% | +3.29% | +3.78% |
| all items less food and energy - annual | +2.47% | +2.60% | +2.74% |
all itemsall items less food and energy
annual percentage variation by sectorShaded area = recession
| February 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | |
| all items | +2.43% | +3.29% | +3.78% |
| all items less energy | +2.57% | +2.62% | +2.81% |
| all items less food and energy | +2.47% | +2.60% | +2.74% |
| apparel | +2.54% | +3.36% | +4.17% |
| commodities | +1.27% | +3.52% | +4.51% |
| communication | -2.18% | -2.20% | -1.99% |
| durables | +0.06% | +0.05% | -0.10% |
| education | +2.81% | +2.77% | +2.80% |
| energy | +0.40% | +12.59% | +17.54% |
| food and beverages | +3.05% | +2.69% | +3.14% |
| housing | +3.31% | +3.37% | +3.63% |
| medical care | +3.36% | +3.05% | +2.54% |
| new vehicles and used motor vehicles | -1.01% | -0.81% | -0.98% |
| other goods and services | +5.10% | +3.77% | +4.40% |
| recreation | +2.27% | +2.26% | +2.36% |
| services | +3.10% | +3.15% | +3.36% |
| shelter | +2.96% | +3.02% | +3.29% |
| transportation | -0.46% | +5.05% | +6.89% |