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Consumer Price Index

Recent and upcoming methodology changes: 2025

Changes to leased cars and trucks source data and methodology(updated March 12, 2025)

With the release of April 2025 data on May 13, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will replace the survey data collected for the CPI’s leased cars and trucks index with transaction data purchased from a vendor to increase the accuracy of the index.

The Measuring Price Change in the CPI: Leased cars and trucks factsheet will be updated on release day to reflect these changes.

Last Modified Date: March 12, 2025