May 12, 2026 · The annual inflation rate in the United States was 3.8% for the 12 months ending April, up from 3.3% previously, according to U.S. Labor Department data released May 12, 2026. The next …

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. Indexes are available for the …

In economics, inflation is an increase in the average price of goods and services in terms of money. [3][4]: 579 This increase is measured using a price index, typically a consumer price index (CPI). …

Apr 10, 2026 · Inflation is a decrease in the purchasing power of money, reflected in a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.

May 12, 2026 · Inflation accelerated in April to an annual rate of 3.8%, the highest since May 2023, as the Iran war pushed up energy costs and raised prices across the economy. By the numbers …

View the current U.S. inflation rate according to latest CPI data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released in May. Review CPI and inflation statistics for the past 10 years.

May 12, 2026 · Inflation rose for a second consecutive month as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continued to send gasoline prices surging in April, government data on Tuesday showed. The inflation report …

May 12, 2026 · For the first time in three years, Americans’ wages are no longer outpacing inflation. Prices rose 0.6% on a monthly basis, driving the annual rate to 3.8%, the highest since May 2023, …

May 12, 2026 · Track current inflation in the U.S., understand its impact on prices, wages, and savings, and explore historical trends with charts and calculators.

Inflation Rate in the United States increased to 3.80 percent in April from 3.30 percent in March of 2026. This page provides - United States Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, …