September 11, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose by 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in August 2025, following a 0.2% increase in July. Over the past 12 months, the all items index increased by 2.9% before seasonal adjustment.
The shelter index rose by 0.4% in August, contributing significantly to the overall monthly increase. The food index increased by 0.5%, as the food at home index rose by 0.6% while the food away from home index increased by 0.3%. The energy index rose by 0.7%, driven by a 1.9% increase in the gasoline index.
Excluding food and energy, the all items index increased by 0.3% in August, unchanged from July. Notable increases were observed in airline fares, used cars and trucks, apparel, and new vehicles. The indexes for medical care, recreation, and communication were among the few major indexes that decreased in August.
Over the last 12 months, the all items index rose by 2.9%, up from the 2.7% increase recorded for the 12 months ending in July. The index for all items less food and energy increased by 3.1% over the past year. The energy index increased by 0.2%, while the food index rose by 3.2% over the same period.
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