The annual inflation rate in the US held steady at 2.4% in February 2026, unchanged from January, in line with expectations and remaining at its lowest level since May 2025. Energy prices rebounded (0.5% vs -0.1%), led by a smaller decline in gasoline (-5.6% vs -7.5%) and a rise in fuel oil (6.2% vs -4.2%) and natural gas (10.9% vs 9.8%). On the other hand, prices for used cars and trucks declined more (-3.2% vs -2%) while inflation steadied for food (3.1% vs 3.1%) and shelter (3% vs 3%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.3%, slightly accelerating from 0.2% in January and in line with forecasts. Shelter prices were up 0.2% and made the largest contribution. Gasoline went up 0.8% and food rose 0.4%. Meanwhile, annual core inflation, which excludes food and energy, remained unchanged at 2.5%, the same as in January and near its lowest level since 2021. On a monthly basis, core CPI increased by 0.2%, less than 0.3% in the previous month. Core figures also matched expectations. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Inflation Rate in the United States remained unchanged at 2.40 percent in February. Inflation Rate in the United States averaged 3.29 percent from 1914 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 23.70 percent in June of 1920 and a record low of -15.80 percent in June of 1921. This page provides - United States Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United States Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

Inflation Rate in the United States remained unchanged at 2.40 percent in February. Inflation Rate in the United States is expected to be 2.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.20 percent in 2027 and 2.10 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-13 01:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 2.4% 2.7% 2.5% 2.4%
2026-03-11 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4%
2026-04-10 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 2.4% 2.9%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.50 2.50 percent Feb 2026
Energy Inflation 0.50 -0.10 Percent Feb 2026
Food Inflation 3.10 2.90 percent Feb 2026
Rent Inflation 3.00 3.00 percent Feb 2026
Services Inflation 3.10 3.20 Percent Feb 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 326.79 325.25 points Feb 2026
Core Consumer Prices 333.51 332.79 points Feb 2026
CPI Apparel 136.13 130.69 points Feb 2026
CPI Education 314.88 314.65 points Feb 2026
CPI Food 346.56 345.17 points Feb 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 353.74 352.54 points Feb 2026
CPI Median 2.90 3.00 percent Feb 2026
CPI Recreation 143.98 143.63 points Feb 2026
CPI s.a 327.46 326.59 points Feb 2026
CPI Transportation 269.61 267.52 points Feb 2026
CPI Trimmed-Mean 2.70 2.70 percent Feb 2026
Export Prices 155.60 154.60 points Jan 2026
Import Prices 141.70 141.40 points Jan 2026
Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.00 3.10 percent Feb 2026
3-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.00 3.00 percent Feb 2026
5-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.00 3.00 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 0.20 percent Feb 2026
PCE Price Index 128.61 128.15 points Dec 2025
PPI YoY 2.90 3.00 percent Jan 2026


United States Inflation Rate
In the United States, unadjusted Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers is based on the prices of a market basket of: Food (14% of total weight); Energy (8%); Commodities Less Food & Energy Commodities (21%) and Services Less Energy Services (57%). The last category is divided by: Shelter (32%), Medical Care Services (7%) and Transportation Services (6%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.40 2.40 23.70 -15.80 1914 - 2026 percent Monthly
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US Inflation Rate Matches Forecasts
The annual inflation rate in the US held steady at 2.4% in February 2026, unchanged from January, in line with expectations and remaining at its lowest level since May 2025. Energy prices rebounded (0.5% vs -0.1%), led by a smaller decline in gasoline (-5.6% vs -7.5%) and a rise in fuel oil (6.2% vs -4.2%) and natural gas (10.9% vs 9.8%). On the other hand, prices for used cars and trucks declined more (-3.2% vs -2%) while inflation steadied for food (3.1% vs 3.1%) and shelter (3% vs 3%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.3%, slightly accelerating from 0.2% in January and in line with forecasts. Shelter prices were up 0.2% and made the largest contribution. Gasoline went up 0.8% and food rose 0.4%. Meanwhile, annual core inflation, which excludes food and energy, remained unchanged at 2.5%, the same as in January and near its lowest level since 2021. On a monthly basis, core CPI increased by 0.2%, less than 0.3% in the previous month. Core figures also matched expectations.
2026-03-11
US Inflation Rate Seen Stable in February
The annual inflation rate in the US likely held steady at 2.4% in February 2026, unchanged from January and remaining at its lowest level since May 2025. On a monthly basis, the CPI is estimated to have risen by 0.3%, slightly accelerating from 0.2% in January. Gasoline prices probably picked up while prices for services, food, and housing are expected to have slowed, and used vehicle prices likely remained lower. Meanwhile, annual core inflation, which excludes food and energy, is projected to have remained unchanged at 2.5%, the same as in January and near its lowest level since 2021. On a monthly basis, core CPI is expected to have increased by 0.2%, less than 0.3% in the previous month. Overall, the February CPI report is expected to continue pointing to inflation slightly above the Federal Reserve’s target, while also suggesting a degree of stabilisation, partly reflecting base effects as stronger readings from a year earlier drop out of the annual calculation.
2026-03-11
US Inflation Rate Below Forecasts
The annual inflation rate in the US slowed to 2.4% in January 2026, its lowest level since May, down from 2.7% in each of the previous two months and below forecasts of 2.5%. The deceleration largely reflects base effects, as higher readings from a year ago drop out of the annual calculation. Price pressures eased notably in the energy sector, with prices falling 0.1%, after a 2.3% rise in December, led by gasoline (-7.5% vs -3.4%) and fuel oil (-4.2% vs 7.4%). Prices of natural also rose at a slightly slower pace (9.8% vs 10.8%). A decline was also seen in prices for used cars and trucks (-2% vs 1.6%) while inflation slowed for food (3.1% vs 2.9%) and shelter (3% vs 3.2%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.2%, below 0.3% in December and forecasts of 0.3%. Annual core inflation eased to 2.5%, its lowest reading since March 2021, compared with 2.6% in the prior month and in line with expectations. On a monthly basis, core CPI increased by 0.3%, slightly above 0.2% in December.
2026-02-13