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Inflation charts
5 charts about inflation, each with its public source, its numbers and its date.
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How fast are US prices rising?
Consumer prices in August 2026 were 3.4% higher than in August 2025. Each point compares a month with the same month a year earlier, back to 1914, the first ...
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, all items) · Data as of Aug 31, 2026
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How fast is rent going up in the US?
Rent in August 2026 was 2.7% higher than in August 2025. Each point compares a month with the same month a year earlier, starting in 1949, the first year BLS...
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (rent of primary residence) · Data as of Aug 31, 2026
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Which everyday prices rose the most over the past year?
From August 2025 to August 2026, gasoline rose 27.4% and airline fares 23.4%, while overall prices rose 3.4%. Eggs fell 23.0% and car insurance 5.1%. Each ba...
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) · Data as of Aug 31, 2026
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How much does a dozen eggs cost in the US?
A dozen grade A large eggs averaged $2.27 in August 2026, down from a record $6.23 in March 2025, when bird flu cut the number of laying hens. Prices are BLS...
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Average Price Data (eggs, grade A, large) · Data as of Aug 31, 2026
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How fast is car insurance getting more expensive?
Car insurance cost 5.1% less in August 2026 than in August 2025, after its fastest rise since 1976: prices were 22.6% higher in April 2024 than in April 2023...
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (motor vehicle insurance) · Data as of Aug 31, 2026