The CPI in the US rose 0.5% month-over-month in May 2026, slowing from a 0.6% rise in April and matching forecasts. Energy prices increased 3.9%, after rising 3.8% in April and 10.9% in March. The energy index accounted for over 60% of the monthly increase, amid the energy shock caused by the conflict with Iran. Gasoline soared 7% and fuel oil went up 3.8%. Meanwhile, prices also increased for shelter (0.3%) and food (0.2%). Other gains were seen in prices for communication (1.3%), airline fares (2.7%), medical care (0.3%), personal care (1%), and recreation (0.3%). Conversely, the indexes for motor vehicle insurance (-1.7%), household furnishings and operations (-0.6%), and new vehicles (-0.3%) decreased. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.50 percent in May 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 June of 2026.

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.50 percent in May 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
2026-05-12 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Apr 0.6% 0.9% 0.6% 0.5%
2026-06-10 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
May 0.5% 0.6% 0.5% 0.4%
2026-07-14 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Jun 0.5% 0.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 335.12 333.02 points May 2026
Core Consumer Prices 336.12 335.42 points May 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.90 2.80 percent May 2026
CPI Apparel 137.51 138.07 points May 2026
CPI Core Core YoY 2.70 2.60 percent May 2026
CPI Education 315.41 315.42 points May 2026
CPI Food 349.03 348.50 points May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 358.39 357.35 points May 2026
CPI Recreation 144.32 143.92 points May 2026
CPI s.a 333.98 332.41 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 298.41 291.75 points May 2026
Export Prices 166.10 160.80 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation 3.10 3.20 percent May 2026
Import Prices 147.60 144.80 points Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.20 3.80 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.50 0.60 percent May 2026
PPI 157.66 156.01 points May 2026
PPI YoY 6.50 5.70 percent May 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
0.50 0.60 2.00 -1.80 1947 - 2026 percent Monthly
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US CPI Rises 0.5% MoM in May
The CPI in the US rose 0.5% month-over-month in May 2026, slowing from a 0.6% rise in April and matching forecasts. Energy prices increased 3.9%, after rising 3.8% in April and 10.9% in March. The energy index accounted for over 60% of the monthly increase, amid the energy shock caused by the conflict with Iran. Gasoline soared 7% and fuel oil went up 3.8%. Meanwhile, prices also increased for shelter (0.3%) and food (0.2%). Other gains were seen in prices for communication (1.3%), airline fares (2.7%), medical care (0.3%), personal care (1%), and recreation (0.3%). Conversely, the indexes for motor vehicle insurance (-1.7%), household furnishings and operations (-0.6%), and new vehicles (-0.3%) decreased.
2026-06-10
US Consumer Prices Rise 0.6% in April
US consumer prices increased by 0.6% month-over-month in April 2026, matching market expectations and following a 0.9% surge in March, the largest since 2022. Energy prices jumped 3.8% in April, after a 10.9% spike the previous month, driven by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Shelter costs also rose by 0.6%, up from a 0.3% increase in March, while food prices climbed 0.5%, with food at home rising 0.7% and food away from home up 0.2%. Other indexes that increased in April included household furnishings and operations, airline fares, personal care, apparel, and education. Meanwhile, the indexes for new vehicles, communication, and medical care declined. The core rate, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.4%, the most since January 2025 and higher than the expected 0.3%.
2026-05-12
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