The all items index increased 1.1 percent over the last 12 months, the smallest 12-month increase since November 2010. The index for all items less food and energy increased 1.7 percent over the span; this was its smallest 12-month increase since June 2011. The food index rose 1.5 percent while the energy index declined 4.3 percent.
On the month over month basis, as was the case in March, a sharp decrease in the gasoline index was the primary cause of the decline in the seasonally adjusted all items index. The fuel oil index also declined while the lectricity and natural gas indexes increased; the net result was a 4.3 percent decrease in the energy index. The food index, unchanged in March, rose 0.2 percent in April.
The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.1 percent in April, the same increase as in March. The indexes for shelter, used cars and trucks, new vehicles, and tobacco all increased in April. These increases were partially offset by declines in the indexes for apparel, airline fares, and recreation.
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United States Inflation Rate Down to 1.5% in March
The all items index increased 1.5 percent over the last 12 months; this compares to 2.0 percent last month and is the smallest increase since the 12 months ending July 2012. The index for all items less food and energy increased 1.9 percent over the last 12 months. The food index rose 1.5 percent while the energy index declined 1.6 percent.
2013-04-16
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U.S. Annual Inflation Up to 2.2 Percent in October
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on November 15. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.2 percent before seasonal adjustment.
2012-11-15
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U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 2% in February
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.7 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on March 15th. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.0 percent before seasonal adjustment.
2013-03-15
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U.S. Annual Inflation Up to 2.0 Percent in September
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the United States increased 0.6 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.0 percent before seasonal adjustment.
2012-10-16
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U.S. Annual Inflation Down to 1.6% in January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.6 percent before seasonal adjustment.
2013-02-21
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U.S. Annual Inflation Up to 1.7% in August
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on September 14th. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.
2012-09-14
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United States Inflation Rate at 1.7% in December of 2012
The all items index increased 1.7 percent over the last 12 months, compared to a 1.8 percent figure in November. The index for all items less food and energy rose 1.9 percent over the last 12 months, the same figure as last month. The food index has risen 1.8 percent over the last 12 months, and the energy index has risen 0.5 percent.
2013-01-16
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U.S. Annual Inflation Down to 1.4% in July
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on August 15th. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.4 percent before seasonal adjustment.
2012-08-15
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U.S. Annual Inflation Down To 1.8 Percent in November
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.3 percent in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on December 14. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.8 percent before seasonal adjustment.
2012-12-14
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