Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:35:03 GMT
Consumer price index rises
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4% in December, following a 0.3% increase in November. Over the past year, the CPI increased by 2.9%. Energy prices rose 2.6% in December, with gasoline up 4.4%. Food prices also increased by 0.3%, both at home and away from home.
Excluding food and energy, the CPI rose 0.2% in