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The Economics Daily
Consumer prices up 3.4 over the year in July 2026
August 14, 2026
Over the 12 months ended July 2026, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 3.4 percent, after rising 3.5 percent for the year ending in June. Prices for energy increased 14.7 percent, while food prices increased 3.0 percent. Prices for items other than food and energy rose 2.5 percent over the year. Full Text ยป
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