Primary source
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (public API v1) (bls.gov · retrieved: )
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (public API v1) (data) (api.bls.gov · retrieved: )
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US CPI inflation: latest BLS data
As of : The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the all-items CPI-U index at 336.940 for September 2026, 3.7% higher than September 2025 (not seasonally adjusted). The unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2026. Nonfarm payrolls were 159,044 thousand.
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Extended data
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CPI-U all items index (NSA) | 336.940 (September 2026) |
| 12-month change | 3.7% |
| 1-month change (NSA, computed) | 0.6% |
| Unemployment rate (September 2026, seasonally adjusted) | 4.2% |
| Total nonfarm employment (September 2026, thousands, seasonally adjusted) | 159,044 |
Formula: 12-month change = (index ÷ index 12 months earlier − 1) × 100, rounded to one decimal; 1-month change likewise vs the previous month. The CPI-U index is not seasonally adjusted (NSA); the BLS headline monthly change is seasonally adjusted and can differ.
CPI-U, last 12 months
| Month | Index (NSA) | 12-month change | 1-month change (NSA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 336.940 | 3.7% | 0.6% |
| August 2026 | 334.980 | 3.4% | 0.3% |
| July 2026 | 333.918 | 3.4% | -0.0% |
| June 2026 | 333.952 | 3.5% | -0.3% |
| May 2026 | 335.123 | 4.2% | 0.6% |
| April 2026 | 333.020 | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| March 2026 | 330.213 | 3.3% | 1.0% |
| February 2026 | 326.785 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| January 2026 | 325.252 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
| December 2025 | 324.054 | 2.7% | -0.0% |
| November 2025 | 324.122 | 2.7% | — |
| September 2025 | 324.800 | 3.0% | 0.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Which CPI is this?
CPI-U, all items, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted (BLS series CUUR0000SA0).
Why can the monthly figure differ from news reports?
News reports usually quote the seasonally adjusted monthly change; this page computes the change from the unadjusted index.
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