The annual inflation rate in the US remained at 2.7% in December 2025, the same as in November and in line with market expectations. Price pressures eased notably in the energy sector, with prices rising at a much slower pace (2.3% vs. 4.2%), driven by a decline in gasoline prices (-3.4% vs. +0.9%) and a moderation in fuel oil inflation (7.4% vs. 11.3%), while natural gas prices rose more sharply (10.8% vs. 9.1%). Prices also increased at a slower rate for used cars and trucks (1.6% vs. 3.6%). By contrast, price gains accelerated for food (3.1% vs. 2.6%) and shelter (3.2% vs. 3.0%). Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.6%, the lowest level since 2021, below expectations for a rise to 2.7%. On a monthly basis, the CPI edged up 0.3%, in line with forecasts, with shelter costs rising 0.4% and accounting for the largest contribution to the overall increase. The core rate came in at 0.2%, below forecasts of 0.3%. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Inflation Rate in the United States remained unchanged at 2.70 percent in December. 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 February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in the United States remained unchanged at 2.70 percent in December. Inflation Rate in the United States is expected to be 2.60 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
2025-12-18 01:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Nov 2.7% 3.1% 3.0%
2026-01-13 01:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.6%
2026-02-11 01:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 2.7%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.60 2.60 percent Dec 2025
Energy Inflation 2.30 4.20 Percent Dec 2025
Food Inflation 3.10 2.60 percent Dec 2025
Rent Inflation 3.20 3.00 percent Dec 2025
Services Inflation 3.30 3.20 Percent Dec 2025

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 324.05 324.12 points Dec 2025
Core Consumer Prices 331.86 331.07 points Dec 2025
CPI Apparel 128.12 129.76 points Dec 2025
CPI Education 314.41 314.64 points Dec 2025
CPI Food 343.80 341.72 points Dec 2025
CPI Housing Utilities 351.07 349.97 points Dec 2025
CPI Median 3.10 3.10 percent Dec 2025
CPI Recreation 142.51 140.82 points Dec 2025
CPI s.a 326.03 325.03 points Dec 2025
CPI Transportation 268.63 272.62 points Dec 2025
CPI Trimmed-Mean 3.00 2.90 percent Dec 2025
Export Prices 153.70 152.90 points Nov 2025
Import Prices 141.40 140.90 points Nov 2025
Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.40 3.20 percent Dec 2025
3-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.00 3.00 percent Dec 2025
5-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.00 3.00 percent Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 2.70 2.70 percent Dec 2025
Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 0.30 percent Dec 2025
PCE Price Index 128.09 127.83 points Nov 2025
PPI YoY 3.00 3.00 percent Dec 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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News Stream
US Inflation Rate Stable at 2.7%, Core Below Forecasts
The annual inflation rate in the US remained at 2.7% in December 2025, the same as in November and in line with market expectations. Price pressures eased notably in the energy sector, with prices rising at a much slower pace (2.3% vs. 4.2%), driven by a decline in gasoline prices (-3.4% vs. +0.9%) and a moderation in fuel oil inflation (7.4% vs. 11.3%), while natural gas prices rose more sharply (10.8% vs. 9.1%). Prices also increased at a slower rate for used cars and trucks (1.6% vs. 3.6%). By contrast, price gains accelerated for food (3.1% vs. 2.6%) and shelter (3.2% vs. 3.0%). Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.6%, the lowest level since 2021, below expectations for a rise to 2.7%. On a monthly basis, the CPI edged up 0.3%, in line with forecasts, with shelter costs rising 0.4% and accounting for the largest contribution to the overall increase. The core rate came in at 0.2%, below forecasts of 0.3%.
2026-01-13
US Inflation Rate Likely Steady, Core Seen Rising
The annual inflation rate in the US likely remained at 2.7% in December 2025, while the core rate probably edged up to 2.7% from 2.6% in November which was the lowest level since early 2021. On a month-over-month basis, headline CPI is expected to have increased by 0.3%, with core CPI also seen rising by 0.3%, driven mainly by higher goods prices. Month-over-month figures for November were not published by the BLS, as the agency was unable to collect data during the government shutdown. The December report may point to a reversal of the downward inflationary pressures observed in November; however, concerns over data quality remain as distortions linked to the shutdown may still be affecting the figures.
2026-01-13
US Inflation Rate Below Forecasts
The annual inflation rate in the US came in at 2.7% in December 2025, the lowest since July, below forecast of 3.1% and 3% reported for September. The energy index increased 4.2%, with gasoline rising 0.9%, fuel oil soaring 11.3% and natural gas gaining 9.1%. Also, food prices rose 2.6%, shelter cost was up 3% and other notable increases were recorded for medical care (2.9%), household furnishings and operations (4.6%), recreation (1.8%), and used cars and trucks (3.6%). The lowest price increases were recorded for apparel (0.2%) and new vehicles (0.6%). Meanwhile, annual core inflation came in at 2.6%, the lowest since March 2021, compared to forecasts of 3%. The BLS did not collect data for October 2025 due to the 43-day government shutdown. As a result, October figures were missing, and November monthly data were not released. However, the BLS said that the CPI increased 0.2% over the 2 months from September to November 2025.
2025-12-18