US consumer prices rose 0.6% month-on-month in September 2026, accelerating from 0.4% in August, in line with expectations and marking the largest monthly increase since April. The energy index surged 5.2%, following a 2.1% rise in August, driven largely by a 9.1% jump in gasoline prices, which accounted for more than half of the overall CPI increase. Shelter costs rose 0.4%, up from 0.3% in August, while food prices were unchanged as higher dining-out costs offset falling grocery prices. Meanwhile, core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased 0.3%, exceeding expectations for a 0.2% rise. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.60 percent in September 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 October of 2026.

The Consumer Price Index in the United States increased 0.60 percent in September of 2026 over the previous month. Inflation Rate MoM in the United States is expected to be 0.30 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
2026-09-11 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Aug 0.4% 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
2026-10-14 12:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Sep 0.6% 0.4% 0.6% 0.5%
2026-11-10 01:30 PM
Inflation Rate MoM
Oct 0.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 336.94 334.98 points Sep 2026
Core Consumer Prices 338.90 337.77 points Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.60 2.40 percent Sep 2026
CPI Apparel 140.04 136.75 points Sep 2026
CPI Core Core YoY 2.30 2.20 percent Sep 2026
CPI Education 326.05 322.16 points Sep 2026
CPI Food 350.91 350.42 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 361.39 360.23 points Sep 2026
CPI Recreation 145.85 145.19 points Sep 2026
CPI s.a 336.30 334.13 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 295.86 290.78 points Sep 2026
Export Prices 170.80 167.20 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation 2.50 2.70 percent Sep 2026
Import Prices 152.20 150.50 points Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.70 3.40 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 0.40 percent Sep 2026
PPI 159.78 157.66 points Sep 2026
PPI YoY 6.30 5.60 percent Sep 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
0.60 0.40 2.00 -1.80 1947 - 2026 percent Monthly
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US CPI Rises 0.6% in September as Energy Prices Surge
US consumer prices rose 0.6% month-on-month in September 2026, accelerating from 0.4% in August, in line with expectations and marking the largest monthly increase since April. The energy index surged 5.2%, following a 2.1% rise in August, driven largely by a 9.1% jump in gasoline prices, which accounted for more than half of the overall CPI increase. Shelter costs rose 0.4%, up from 0.3% in August, while food prices were unchanged as higher dining-out costs offset falling grocery prices. Meanwhile, core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased 0.3%, exceeding expectations for a 0.2% rise.
2026-10-14
US CPI Accelerates on Gasoline Surge
US consumer prices rose 0.4% month-on-month in August 2026, accelerating from 0.1% in July and in line with expectations. It was the largest monthly increase in three months, driven primarily by a 3.9% surge in gasoline prices as crude prices rallied amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Shelter costs rose 0.3%, up from 0.1% in July, while food prices increased 0.1% for a second consecutive month. Communication, lodging away from home, airline fares, education, and used cars and trucks also contributed to the rise. Meanwhile, medical care and motor vehicle insurance costs declined. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.3% in August, above expectations for a 0.2% increase.
2026-09-11
US CPI Rebounds in July
The CPI in the US edged up 0.1% month-over-month in July 2026 as expected, rebounding from a 0.4% decline in June, which marked the first monthly drop since May 2020. The index for shelter rose 0.1%, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the monthly total increase. Food prices also were up 0.1% and other increases were seen for medical care (0.4%), airline fares (2.2%), communication (0.6%), education (0.5%), and recreation (0.2%). In contrast, gasoline prices decreased 2.9% and motor vehicle insurance was down 0.3%.
2026-08-12