Tag: CPI
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Inflation Surged in March 2026 as Gasoline Prices Drove the Biggest Monthly Jump in Nearly Four Years
Inflation surged 0.9% in March — the biggest monthly jump since June 2022 — as gasoline prices posted their largest single-month increase on record. The annual rate climbed to 3.3%, well above February’s 2.4%.
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February 2026 CPI Report: Inflation Cools Slightly — But Food and Medical Costs Keep the Pressure On
Inflation held steady at 2.4% annually in February 2026 as the Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% on the month. Core prices cooled slightly, and the rent index posted its smallest monthly increase since January 2021. But food costs rose 3.1% over the year and medical care continued running hot at 3.4%.
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December 2025 CPI Report Explained: Inflation Holds at 2.7% as Housing and Food Costs Rise
The December 2025 Consumer Price Index reveals inflation holding steady at 2.7% year-over-year, with monthly prices rising 0.3%. Housing remains the primary driver at 3.2% annual growth, while food prices climbed 3.1%. Core inflation stayed at 2.6%, suggesting underlying price pressures remain elevated above the Federal Reserve’s target.