The annual inflation rate in the US fell to 3.5% in June 2026, the first decline in five months, compared to 4.2% in May and below forecasts of 3.8%. Energy costs increased 15.7%, below 23.5% in May, as the ceasefire between the US and Iran alleviated inflationary pressures from the energy component. Gasoline prices rose 26.7% (vs 40.5% in May) and fuel oil increased 42.9% (vs 58.9%). Inflation also slowed for shelter (3.3% vs 3.4%) and food (3% vs 3.1%). Compared to the previous month, the CPI decreased 0.4%, more than forecasts of a 0.1% drop, and the largest fall since April 2020. Energy costs declined 5.7%, after rising 3.9% in May, 3.8% in April, and 10.9% in March, with gasoline dropping 9.7%. The fall in energy more than offset increases in other indexes including those for shelter (0.1%) and food (0.2%). Meanwhile, annual core inflation eased to 2.6% from 2.9%, below forecasts of 2.8%. Compared to the previous month, core CPI steadied, compared to forecasts of a 0.2% rise. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Inflation Rate in the United States decreased to 3.50 percent in June from 4.20 percent in May 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 July of 2026.
Inflation Rate in the United States decreased to 3.50 percent in June from 4.20 percent in May of 2026. Inflation Rate in the United States is expected to be 3.70 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 2.60 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.