BLS Consumer Price Index·· Jul 14, 2026Selected
June CPI Drops 0.4%, Energy Prices Lead Decline
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AI brief
The U.S. CPI-U decreased 0.4% in June, marking the largest monthly drop since April 2020. Energy prices fell 5.7%, with gasoline down 9.7%, contributing significantly to the decrease. The 12-month core CPI, excluding food and energy, dropped to 2.6% year-on-year, and overall 12-month inflation to 3.5%.
Why it matters
The CPI report indicates a decline in core inflation in June, driven by a significant drop in energy prices, providing insights into the latest macro inflation trends for readers interested in AI, cryptocurrencies, and financial markets.
Source: BLS Consumer Price Index · bls.gov