August CPI Reaches 3.4% Annual Mark on Surging Gas Costs

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Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4% in August 2026 on a seasonally adjusted basis, accelerating from a 0.1% increase in July and keeping the unadjusted annual rate steady at 3.4%. Energy commodities served as the primary catalyst for the monthly jump, with total energy rising 2.1% and gasoline climbing 3.9%, which accounted for over one-third of the headline increase. Over the past 12 months, overall energy has surged 16.3%, fueled by a 27.4% rise in gasoline and a 52.0% spike in fuel oil. Food price growth remained moderate, advancing 0.1% on the month and 2.7% over the year, as flat grocery store costs counterbalanced a 0.3% rise in dining out.



Excluding volatile food and energy components, the core CPI rose 0.3% in August after a 0.2% gain in July, while the annual core rate ticked down slightly to 2.4% from 2.5%. Upward pressure on core inflation stemmed from higher costs across shelter (+0.3%), communication (+2.3%), airline fares (+2.7%), and lodging away from home (+2.4%), alongside modest gains in both new and used vehicles. These increases were partially tempered by declines in medical care, dental services, and motor vehicle insurance, as well as flat readings in apparel and recreation.
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