The annual inflation rate in the US accelerated to 3.8% in April 2026, the highest since May 2023, and compared to 3.3% in March. Figures came above forecasts of 3.7% as the oil shock triggered by the war with Iran continues to push prices higher. Energy costs jumped 17.9%, the steepest annual increase since September 2022, compared to 12.5% in March, mostly due to gasoline (28.4% vs 18.9%) and fuel oil (54.3%). Inflation also accelerated for shelter (3.3% vs 3%) and food (2.3% vs 2.7%). Compared to the previous month, the CPI was up 0.6%, easing from the 0.9% rise recorded in March, which was the largest monthly gain since June 2022, and in line with forecasts. Core inflation rate also edged higher, albeit at a more moderate pace, to 2.8% year-on-year, the highest level since September, from 2.6% in March and above forecasts of 2.7%. On a monthly basis, core consumer prices increased by 0.4%, up from 0.2% in both February and March and forecasts of 0.3%. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Inflation Rate in the United States increased to 3.80 percent in April from 3.30 percent in March of 2026. 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 May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in the United States increased to 3.80 percent in April from 3.30 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in the United States is expected to be 3.90 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 3.00 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-10 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 3.3% 2.4% 3.3% 3.2%
2026-05-12 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 3.8% 3.3% 3.7% 3.6%
2026-06-10 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 3.8% 3.9%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.80 2.60 percent Apr 2026
Energy Inflation 17.90 12.50 Percent Apr 2026
Food Inflation 3.20 2.70 percent Apr 2026
Shelter Inflation 3.30 3.00 percent Apr 2026
Services Inflation 3.40 3.10 Percent Apr 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 333.02 330.21 points Apr 2026
Core Consumer Prices 335.42 334.17 points Apr 2026
CPI Apparel 138.07 138.58 points Apr 2026
CPI Education 315.42 315.34 points Apr 2026
CPI Food 348.50 346.80 points Apr 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 357.35 355.10 points Apr 2026
CPI Median 2.80 2.70 percent Apr 2026
CPI Recreation 143.92 143.90 points Apr 2026
CPI s.a 332.41 330.29 points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 291.75 283.43 points Apr 2026
CPI Trimmed-Mean 2.80 2.60 percent Apr 2026
Export Prices 161.00 158.40 points Mar 2026
Import Prices 144.60 143.50 points Mar 2026
Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.60 3.40 percent Apr 2026
3-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.10 3.10 percent Apr 2026
5-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.00 3.00 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.80 3.30 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 0.90 percent Apr 2026
PCE Price Index 130.34 129.45 points Mar 2026
PPI YoY 6.00 4.30 percent Apr 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
3.80 3.30 23.70 -15.80 1914 - 2026 percent Monthly
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US Inflation Rate Above Forecasts
The annual inflation rate in the US accelerated to 3.8% in April 2026, the highest since May 2023, and compared to 3.3% in March. Figures came above forecasts of 3.7% as the oil shock triggered by the war with Iran continues to push prices higher. Energy costs jumped 17.9%, the steepest annual increase since September 2022, compared to 12.5% in March, mostly due to gasoline (28.4% vs 18.9%) and fuel oil (54.3%). Inflation also accelerated for shelter (3.3% vs 3%) and food (2.3% vs 2.7%). Compared to the previous month, the CPI was up 0.6%, easing from the 0.9% rise recorded in March, which was the largest monthly gain since June 2022, and in line with forecasts. Core inflation rate also edged higher, albeit at a more moderate pace, to 2.8% year-on-year, the highest level since September, from 2.6% in March and above forecasts of 2.7%. On a monthly basis, core consumer prices increased by 0.4%, up from 0.2% in both February and March and forecasts of 0.3%.
2026-05-12
US Inflation Rate Seen Rising for 2nd Month Amid War Jitters
The annual inflation rate in the US likely accelerated to 3.7% in April 2026, the highest since September 2023, and compared to 3.3% in March as the oil shock triggered by the war with Iran continues to push prices higher. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are estimated to have increased by 0.6%, easing from the 0.9% rise recorded in March, which was the largest monthly gain since June 2022. The surge in inflation comes as the US national average gasoline price climbed nearly 50% since the war with Iran started, rising above $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years. Meanwhile, core inflation is also expected to have edged higher, albeit at a more moderate pace, to 2.7% year-on-year, the highest level in six months, from 2.6% in March. On a monthly basis, core consumer prices likely increased by 0.3%, up from 0.2% in both February and March.
2026-05-12
US Inflation Rate Accelerates to 3.3%, Highest in About 2 Years
The annual inflation rate in the US jumped to 3.3% in March 2026, marking the highest level since May 2024 and a sharp increase from 2.4% in both February and January. Figures came in line with forecasts, with the rise primarily driven by higher energy costs (12.5%), mostly gasoline (up 18.9%) and fuel oil (44.2%), due to the war with Iran. On the other hand, prices for used cars and trucks continued to decline (-3.2% vs -3.2%) while inflation steadied for shelter (3% vs 3%) and eased for food (2.7% vs 3.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.9%, the largest increase since June 2022, following a 0.3% gain in February and also in line with forecasts, boosted by a 21.2% jump in gas prices. Meanwhile, core inflation which excludes food and energy, also picked up though much more moderately, to an annual rate of 2.6%, compared to forecasts of 2.7%. On a monthly basis, core consumer prices increased by 0.2%, below expectations of 0.2%.
2026-04-10