The annual core consumer price inflation rate in the United States, which excludes food and energy, stood at 2.5% in February 2026, the lowest since March 2021, unchanged from January and matching forecasts. The heavyweight shelter index increased 3% over the last year, the same pace as in January. Other indexes with notable increases over the last year include medical care (+3.4%), household furnishings and operations (+3.9%), recreation (+2.3%), and personal care (+4.5%). On a monthly basis, core consumer prices rose by 0.2%, following a 0.3% increase in the prior month, also in line with the market consensus. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Core consumer prices in the United States increased 2.50 percent in February of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in the United States averaged 3.62 percent from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 13.60 percent in June of 1980 and a record low of 0.00 percent in May of 1957. This page provides - United States Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United States Core Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

Core consumer prices in the United States increased 2.50 percent in February of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in the United States is expected to be 2.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Core Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.40 percent in 2027 and 2.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-13 01:30 PM
Core Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 2.5% 2.6% 2.5% 2.5%
2026-03-11 12:30 PM
Core Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
2026-04-10 12:30 PM
Core Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 2.5% 2.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 326.79 325.25 points Feb 2026
Core Consumer Prices 333.51 332.79 points Feb 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.50 2.50 percent Feb 2026
Core Inflation Rate MoM 0.20 0.30 percent Feb 2026
CPI Core Core YoY 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 353.74 352.54 points Feb 2026
CPI s.a 327.46 326.59 points Feb 2026
CPI Transportation 269.61 267.52 points Feb 2026
Export Prices 158.00 155.60 points Feb 2026
Export Prices MoM 1.50 0.60 percent Feb 2026
Export Prices YoY 3.50 2.60 percent Feb 2026
Food Inflation 3.10 2.90 percent Feb 2026
Import Prices 144.00 142.20 points Feb 2026
Import Prices MoM 1.30 0.60 percent Feb 2026
Import Prices YoY 1.30 0.30 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 0.20 percent Feb 2026
PPI MoM 0.70 0.50 percent Feb 2026
PPI 153.23 152.19 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY 3.40 2.90 percent Feb 2026


United States Core Inflation Rate
In the United States, the core inflation rate tracks changes in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods which excludes volatile food and fuel costs.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.50 2.50 13.60 0.00 1957 - 2026 percent Monthly
1982-1984=100, NSA

News Stream
US Core Inflation Rate Stands at 2.5%, as Forecast
The annual core consumer price inflation rate in the United States, which excludes food and energy, stood at 2.5% in February 2026, the lowest since March 2021, unchanged from January and matching forecasts. The heavyweight shelter index increased 3% over the last year, the same pace as in January. Other indexes with notable increases over the last year include medical care (+3.4%), household furnishings and operations (+3.9%), recreation (+2.3%), and personal care (+4.5%). On a monthly basis, core consumer prices rose by 0.2%, following a 0.3% increase in the prior month, also in line with the market consensus.
2026-03-11
US Core Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2021
The annual core consumer price inflation rate in the United States, which excludes volatile items like food and energy, edged down to 2.5% in January 2026, the lowest since March 2021, from 2.6% in the prior month. Figures came in line with market forecasts. The heavyweight shelter index increased 3%, down from December's 3.2%. Other indexes registered slower price- growth including recreation (2.5% vs 3%) and household furnishings and operations (3.9% vs 4%). Medical care inflation was unchanged at 3.2%, whereas personal care accelerated to 5.4% from 3.7%. On a monthly basis, core consumer prices rose by 0.3%, picking up from the 0.2% increase in the previous month and in line with market expectations.
2026-02-13
US Core Inflation Rate Slightly Below Forecasts
The annual core consumer price inflation rate in the United States, which excludes volatile items like food and energy, stood at 2.6% in December 2025, the lowest since March 2021, matching November's reading. Figures came slightly below market expectations of 2.7%. Prices slowed mostly for used cars and trucks (1.6% vs 3.6% in November) and household furnishings and operations (4% vs 4.6%). Meanwhile, the heavyweight shelter index increased 3.2%, after a 3% rise in the prior month. Other indexes with notable increases over the last year include medical care (3.2% vs 2.9%), recreation (3% vs 1.8%), and personal care (3.7% vs 3.3%).
2026-01-13