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US Inflation Rate came in at 3.3 (Percent) for Jul 2026, down 4.62% from 3.46 the prior month and 20.44% above its level of 2.74 one year ago. The series has averaged 3.52 since 1948, reaching a record high of 14.59 in April 1980 and a record low of -2.99 in August 1949.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), St. Louis Fed

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Historical Data

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July 1, 20263.3
June 1, 20263.46
May 1, 20264.17
April 1, 20263.78
March 1, 20263.29
February 1, 20262.43
January 1, 20262.39
December 1, 20252.65
November 1, 20252.7
September 1, 20253.02
August 1, 20252.94
July 1, 20252.74
June 1, 20252.68
May 1, 20252.38
April 1, 20252.33
March 1, 20252.38
February 1, 20252.8
January 1, 20252.99
December 1, 20242.87
November 1, 20242.72
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March 1, 19872.84
February 1, 19871.91
January 1, 19871.36
December 1, 19861.19
November 1, 19861.28
October 1, 19861.57
September 1, 19861.76
August 1, 19861.58
July 1, 19861.67
June 1, 19861.77
May 1, 19861.68
April 1, 19861.59
March 1, 19862.15
February 1, 19863.2
January 1, 19863.97
December 1, 19853.79
November 1, 19853.51
October 1, 19853.24
September 1, 19853.25
August 1, 19853.35

About US Inflation Rate

What it measures

The US inflation rate shown here is the year-over-year percent change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, derived from FRED series CPIAUCSL. It expresses how much the average price of a representative basket of consumer goods and services has risen over the past twelve months. The underlying index is published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, making this the headline inflation number quoted in the press.

Why it matters

This is the single most quoted measure of US inflation, shaping wage negotiations, Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, TIPS breakeven pricing, and public perception of the economy. Although the Federal Reserve formally targets PCE inflation, CPI arrives earlier each month and dominates market reaction, with releases regularly repricing bond yields and rate expectations. Sustained deviation from the vicinity of 2 percent pressures monetary policy in either direction.

How to read it

Readings near 2 percent align broadly with price stability; sustained rates above roughly 4 percent or below zero mark inflationary or deflationary stress. Because the calculation compares against prices twelve months earlier, base effects can move the annual rate even when current monthly inflation is steady. Cross-check with the three-month annualized pace for turning points, and with the core rate to filter food and energy noise.

Get US Inflation Rate in Excel

Pull US Inflation Rate directly into your spreadsheet with a single MarketXLS formula - always current, no copy-pasting:

=ConsumerPriceindex()

View the Consumer Price Index formula documentation or browse all 100+ Economic Data functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current US Inflation Rate?

US Inflation Rate is 3.3 (Percent) as of July 2026.

What is the all-time high and low of US Inflation Rate?

The highest value on record is 14.59 (April 1980) and the lowest is -2.99 (August 1949).

How often is US Inflation Rate updated?

US Inflation Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).

How do I get US Inflation Rate in Excel?

Use the MarketXLS Excel formula =ConsumerPriceindex() to pull US Inflation Rate directly into any cell, with historical values available for analysis.

Basic info
Calculated as the year-over-year percent change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPIAUCSL), published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED.
RegionUnited States
FrequencyMonthly
Last updatedAugust 12, 2026
Seasonal adjustmentSeasonally Adjusted
UnitPercent

Stats
Last Value3.3
Latest PeriodJul 2026
Last UpdatedAugust 12 2026, 09:10
Value Previous Month3.46
Change From Previous Month-4.62%
Value 1 Year Ago2.74
Change From Year Ago20.44%
Average Growth Rate-1.43%/yr
Record High (Apr 1980)14.59
Record Low (Aug 1949)-2.99
Long-Term Average3.52
FrequencyMonthly
AdjustmentSeasonally Adjusted
UnitPercent

Annual Averages
20263.26
20252.69
20242.96
20234.15
20228
20214.68
20201.26
20191.81
20182.44
20172.13
20161.27
20150.12

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PPI: Finished Goods
PPI: Processed Goods for Intermediate Demand
PPI: Unprocessed Goods for Intermediate Demand
Core PPI (Less Food & Energy)
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