The US annual inflation rate remained at 2.7% in in July 2025, the same as in June and below forecasts of 2.8%. Price pressures increased for used cars and trucks (4.8% vs 2.8% in June), transportation services (3.5% vs 3.4%) and new vehicles (0.4% vs 0.2%) while inflation steadied for food (2.9% vs 2.9%). On the other hand, inflation slowed slightly for shelter (3.7% vs 3.8%) and energy cost declined more (-1.6% vs -0.8%). Prices for gasoline (-9.5% vs -8.3%) and fuel oil (-2.9% vs -4.7%) continued to decrease while the rise for natural gas prices remained elevated (13.8% vs 14.2%).On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.2%, just below June’s 0.3% gain which was the strongest since January and matching expectations. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes food and energy, accelerated to a five-month high of 3.1%, compared to 2.9% in June and above forecasts of 3%. The monthly core CPI went up 0.3% as expected, its sharpest rise in six months, after 0.2% previously. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Inflation Rate in the United States remained unchanged at 2.70 percent in July. Inflation Rate in the United States averaged 3.29 percent from 1914 until 2025, 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 September of 2025.

Inflation Rate in the United States remained unchanged at 2.70 percent in July. Inflation Rate in the United States is expected to be 3.20 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 2.40 percent in 2026 and 2.30 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-07-15 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 2.7% 2.4% 2.7% 2.6%
2025-08-12 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 2.7% 2.7% 2.8% 2.7%
2025-09-11 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 2.7% 2.8%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Inflation Rate YoY 3.10 2.90 percent Jul 2025
Energy Inflation -1.60 -0.80 Percent Jul 2025
Food Inflation 2.90 3.00 percent Jul 2025
Rent Inflation 3.70 3.80 percent Jul 2025
Services Inflation 3.80 3.80 Percent Jul 2025

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 323.05 322.56 points Jul 2025
Core Consumer Prices 328.66 327.60 points Jul 2025
CPI Median 3.60 3.60 percent Jul 2025
CPI s.a 322.13 321.50 points Jul 2025
CPI Trimmed-Mean 3.20 3.20 percent Jul 2025
Export Prices 152.50 152.30 points Jul 2025
Import Prices 141.50 140.90 points Jul 2025
Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.10 3.00 percent Jul 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 2.70 2.70 percent Jul 2025
Inflation Rate MoM 0.20 0.30 percent Jul 2025
PCE Price Index 126.78 126.53 points Jul 2025
PPI YoY 3.30 2.40 percent Jul 2025

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
2.70 2.70 23.70 -15.80 1914 - 2025 percent Monthly
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US Inflation Rate Steady at 2.7%, Core Accelerates to 3.1%
The US annual inflation rate remained at 2.7% in in July 2025, the same as in June and below forecasts of 2.8%. Price pressures increased for used cars and trucks (4.8% vs 2.8% in June), transportation services (3.5% vs 3.4%) and new vehicles (0.4% vs 0.2%) while inflation steadied for food (2.9% vs 2.9%). On the other hand, inflation slowed slightly for shelter (3.7% vs 3.8%) and energy cost declined more (-1.6% vs -0.8%). Prices for gasoline (-9.5% vs -8.3%) and fuel oil (-2.9% vs -4.7%) continued to decrease while the rise for natural gas prices remained elevated (13.8% vs 14.2%).On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.2%, just below June’s 0.3% gain which was the strongest since January and matching expectations. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes food and energy, accelerated to a five-month high of 3.1%, compared to 2.9% in June and above forecasts of 3%. The monthly core CPI went up 0.3% as expected, its sharpest rise in six months, after 0.2% previously.
2025-08-12
US Inflation Rate Set to Rise Again
The US annual inflation rate is expected to have accelerated for a third straight month to 2.8% in July 2025, the highest since February, up from 2.7% in June. On a monthly basis, CPI is seen rising 0.2%, just below June’s 0.3% gain which was the strongest since January. The increase is likely driven by retailers gradually passing on higher import duties, particularly in categories such as household furnishings and recreational goods. Prices for used cars and airline fares are expected to rise, while gasoline and new car prices are likely to decline. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, is projected to edge up to 3% from 2.9% in June, with monthly core CPI expected to increase 0.3%, its sharpest rise in six months, after 0.2% previously.
2025-08-12
US Inflation Rate Rises for 2nd Month, Core Below Forecasts
The annual inflation rate in the US accelerated for the second consecutive month to 2.7% in June 2025, the highest level since February, up from 2.4% in May and in line with expectations. Prices rose more for food (3% vs 2.9% in May), transportation services (3.4% vs 2.8%) and used cars and trucks (2.8% vs 1.8%). Also, energy cost declined much less (-0.8% vs -3.5%). Prices for gasoline (-8.3% vs -12%) and fuel oil (-4.7% vs -8.6%) continued to decrease while the rise for natural gas prices remained elevated (14.2% vs 15.3%). Meanwhile, inflation fell slightly for shelter (3.8% vs 3.9%) and new vehicles (0.2% vs 0.4%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.3%, marking the largest increase in five months, and up from 0.1% in May, but matching expectations. Annual core inflation went up to 2.9% from 2.8%, but below forecasts of 3%. Monthly core CPI also rose less than anticipated by 0.2%, compared to forecasts of 0.3% and 0.1% in May.
2025-07-15