May CPI for All Urban Consumers Rises 0.5% Seasonally Adjusted

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.5 percent in May, seasonally adjusted, and 4.2 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.2 percent in May (SA) and 2.9 percent over the year (NSA). Gasoline and shelter prices saw increases.