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%. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Inflation Rate in the United States increased to 3.30 percent in March from 2.40 percent in February 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 April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in the United States increased to 3.30 percent in March from 2.40 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in the United States is expected to be 3.50 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 2.50 percent in 2027 and 2.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
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 3.3% 2.4% 3.3% 3.2%
2026-05-12 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 3.3%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.60 2.50 percent Mar 2026
Energy Inflation 12.50 0.50 Percent Mar 2026
Food Inflation 2.70 3.10 percent Mar 2026
Shelter Inflation 3.00 3.00 percent Mar 2026
Services Inflation 3.10 3.10 Percent Mar 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 330.21 326.79 points Mar 2026
Core Consumer Prices 334.17 333.51 points Mar 2026
CPI Apparel 138.58 136.13 points Mar 2026
CPI Education 315.34 314.88 points Mar 2026
CPI Food 346.80 346.56 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 355.10 353.74 points Mar 2026
CPI Median 2.70 2.90 percent Mar 2026
CPI Recreation 143.90 143.98 points Mar 2026
CPI s.a 330.29 327.46 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 283.43 269.61 points Mar 2026
CPI Trimmed-Mean 2.60 2.70 percent Mar 2026
Export Prices 161.00 158.40 points Mar 2026
Import Prices 144.60 143.50 points Mar 2026
Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.40 3.00 percent Mar 2026
3-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.10 3.00 percent Mar 2026
5-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.10 3.00 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.30 2.40 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.90 0.30 percent Mar 2026
PCE Price Index 129.45 128.97 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY 4.00 3.40 percent Mar 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
3.30 2.40 23.70 -15.80 1914 - 2026 percent Monthly
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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
US Inflation Poised to Surge as Iran War Fuels Energy Prices
The annual inflation rate in the US likely jumped to 3.3% in March 2026, marking the highest level since May 2024 and a sharp increase from 2.4% in February. The rise was primarily driven by higher energy costs linked to the war with Iran, alongside the continued pass-through of tariffs into consumer prices. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are estimated to have risen 0.9%, the largest increase since June 2022, following a 0.3% gain in February. The jump comes as the US national average price of gasoline climbed above $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years. Meanwhile, core inflation which excludes food and energy, is also expected to have picked up, though more moderately, to 2.7% year over year, the highest in five months, up from 2.5% in both January and February. On a monthly basis, core consumer prices likely increased by 0.3%, compared to 0.2% in February.
2026-04-10
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