The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.9% month-over-month in March 2026, the largest increase since June 2022, following a 0.3% gain in February and in line with forecasts. Energy prices rose 10.9%, led by a 21.2% jump in gasoline which accounted for nearly three quarters of the increase due to the impact of the war with Iran. The shelter index also increased, rising 0.3%. The price for food was unchanged. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.90 percent in March of 2026 over the previous month. Inflation Rate MoM in the United States averaged 0.29 percent from 1947 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2.00 percent in September of 1947 and a record low of -1.80 percent in November of 2008. This page provides - United States Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United States Inflation Rate MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.90 percent in March of 2026 over the previous month. Inflation Rate MoM in the United States is expected to be 0.40 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 MoM is projected to trend around 0.30 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-11 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Feb 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
2026-04-10 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Mar 0.9% 0.3% 0.9% 0.8%
2026-05-12 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Apr 0.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 330.21 326.79 points Mar 2026
Core Consumer Prices 334.17 333.51 points Mar 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.60 2.50 percent Mar 2026
CPI Apparel 138.58 136.13 points Mar 2026
CPI Core Core YoY 2.60 2.40 percent 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 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
Export Prices 158.00 155.60 points Feb 2026
Food Inflation 2.70 3.10 percent Mar 2026
Import Prices 144.00 142.20 points Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.30 2.40 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.90 0.30 percent Mar 2026
PPI 154.01 153.22 points Mar 2026
PPI YoY 4.00 3.40 percent Mar 2026


United States Inflation Rate MoM
Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.90 0.30 2.00 -1.80 1947 - 2026 percent Monthly
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US CPI Soars 0.9% MoM in March, Most Since 2022
The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.9% month-over-month in March 2026, the largest increase since June 2022, following a 0.3% gain in February and in line with forecasts. Energy prices rose 10.9%, led by a 21.2% jump in gasoline which accounted for nearly three quarters of the increase due to the impact of the war with Iran. The shelter index also increased, rising 0.3%. The price for food was unchanged.
2026-04-10
US Consumer Prices Rise as Expected
The US consumer price index rose by 0.3% from the previous month in February, picking up from the 0.2% increase in the previous month and matching market expectations. Prices rose sharply for fuel oil (11.1 vs -5.7% in January) and gasoline (0.8% vs -3.2%), lifting aggregate energy costs by 0.6%. Energy prices are due to rise further in March as the war in Iran triggered a surge in energy commodity prices. In the meantime, food costs rose by 0.4% (vs 0.2%) amid increases in food at home (0.4% vs 0.2%) and away from home (0.3% vs 0.1%). Core consumer prices rose by 0.2% from the five-month high of 0.3% in January, with support from medical care services (0.6% vs 0.3%) offsetting the decline in used cars and trucks (-0.4% vs -1.8%).
2026-03-11
US Monthly Inflation Slows in January
US consumer prices increased by 0.2% month-over-month in January 2026, easing from December’s pace and coming in below expectations for a 0.3% rise. Shelter costs climbed 0.2%, while food prices also rose 0.2%, with the index for food at home matching that increase and food away from home edging up 0.1%. Additional upward pressure came from higher airline fares, as well as gains in personal care, recreation, medical care, and communication services. These increases were partly offset by a 1.5% drop in energy prices. Declines were also recorded in used cars and trucks, household furnishings and operations, and motor vehicle insurance, helping to moderate the overall monthly advance.
2026-02-13