Consumer Price Index CPI in the United States increased to 333.02 points in April 2026 from 330.21 points in March. The annual inflation rate in the US accelerated to 3.8% in April, the highest since May 2023, and compared to 3.3% in March. Figures came above forecasts of 3.7% as the oil shock triggered by the war with Iran continues to push prices higher. Energy costs jumped 17.9%, above 12.5% in March, mostly due to gasoline (28.4% vs 18.9%) and fuel oil (54.3%). Inflation also accelerated for shelter (3.3% vs 3%) and food (2.3% vs 2.7%). source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Consumer Price Index CPI in the United States averaged 128.69 points from 1950 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 333.02 points in April of 2026 and a record low of 23.50 points in February of 1950. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.
Consumer Price Index CPI in the United States is expected to be 335.14 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) is projected to trend around 346.46 points in 2027 and 355.12 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.