CPI Inflation Rate

Year-over-year percent change in CPI-U — the number quoted in headlines

Inflation was 3.5% over the 12 months through June 2026, down from 4.2% in May.

Then
2019
1.8%
Now
Jun 2026
3.5%
Change
2019–Jun 2026
+1.7 pts
↑ Above 2019

CPI year-over-year inflation rate (%)