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Consumer Price Index

Consumer Price Index Publication Changes to be Implemented on February 11, 2026

With the publication of January 2026 data in February 2026, several index titles will change.

The following CPI indexes will have title changes:

  • Care of invalids and elderly at home will be changed to home health care
  • Technical and business school tuition and fees will be changed to technical and vocational school tuition and fixed fees
  • Housing at school, excluding board will be changed to lodging while at school

More information is available in the series title change table.

Last modified date: December 30, 2025