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

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.30 percent in February 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 March of 2026.

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.30 percent in February of 2026 over the previous month. Inflation Rate MoM in the United States is expected to be 0.80 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
2026-02-13 01:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Jan 0.2% 0.3% 0.3% 0.1%
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 0.3% 0.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 326.79 325.25 points Feb 2026
Core Consumer Prices 333.51 332.79 points Feb 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.50 2.50 percent Feb 2026
CPI Apparel 136.13 130.69 points Feb 2026
CPI Core Core YoY 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
CPI Education 314.88 314.65 points Feb 2026
CPI Food 346.56 345.17 points Feb 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 353.74 352.54 points Feb 2026
CPI Recreation 143.98 143.63 points Feb 2026
CPI s.a 327.46 326.59 points Feb 2026
CPI Transportation 269.61 267.52 points Feb 2026
Export Prices 155.60 154.60 points Jan 2026
Food Inflation 3.10 2.90 percent Feb 2026
Import Prices 141.70 141.40 points Jan 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 0.20 percent Feb 2026
PPI 153.23 152.19 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY 3.40 2.90 percent Feb 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
0.30 0.20 2.00 -1.80 1947 - 2026 percent Monthly
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News Stream
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
US Consumer Prices Rise 0.3% in December
US consumer prices increased by 0.3% month-over-month in December 2025, matching market expectations and repeating the rise seen in September. Data for October and November are unavailable, as the BLS could not collect the October 2025 reference-period survey due to the government shutdown. Shelter costs rose 0.4%, while the food index increased 0.7%, with both food-at-home and food-away-from-home components contributing equally. Energy prices advanced 0.3%. Additional upward pressure came from recreation, airline fares, medical care, apparel, personal care, and education. Offsetting these gains, indexes for communication, used cars and trucks, and household furnishings and operations declined. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.2%, slightly below expectations of 0.3%.
2026-01-13