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 8:30 a.m. (EST) Friday, December 14, 2012   USDL-12-2408
 
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                 Consumer Price Index - November 2012

 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.3
 percent in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau
 of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all
 items index increased 1.8 percent before seasonal adjustment.
 
 The gasoline index fell 7.4 percent in November; this decrease more
 than offset increases in other indexes, resulting in the decline in
 the seasonally adjusted all items index. The energy index fell 4.1
 percent in November despite increases in the indexes for natural gas
 and electricity. The food index rose 0.2 percent with the food at
 home index increasing 0.3 percent, the same increases as in October.
 
 The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.1 percent in
 November after a 0.2 percent increase in October. The indexes for
 shelter, household furnishings and operations, airline fares,
 recreation, new vehicles, and medical care all increased in November,
 while the indexes for apparel and used cars and trucks declined.
 
 The all items index increased 1.8 percent over the last 12 months, a
 decline from the 2.2 percent figure in October. The index for all
 items less food and energy rose 1.9 percent over the last 12 months,
 slightly lower than the October figure of 2.0 percent. The food index
 has risen 1.8 percent over the last 12 months, and the energy index
 has risen 0.3 percent.


 Table A. Percent changes in CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city
 average
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                  Seasonally adjusted changes from             
                                          preceding month                      
                                                                          Un-  
                                                                       adjusted
                                                                        12-mos.
                              May   June  July  Aug.  Sep.  Oct.  Nov.   ended 
                              2012  2012  2012  2012  2012  2012  2012   Nov.  
                                                                         2012  
                                                                                                                                                              
 All items..................   -.3    .0    .0    .6    .6    .1   -.3      1.8
  Food......................    .0    .2    .1    .2    .1    .2    .2      1.8
   Food at home.............   -.1    .1    .0    .1    .0    .3    .3      1.3
   Food away from home (1)..    .2    .2    .2    .3    .2    .1    .1      2.6
  Energy....................  -4.3  -1.4   -.3   5.6   4.5   -.2  -4.1       .3
   Energy commodities.......  -6.4  -2.3    .2   8.6   6.7   -.5  -6.9      1.7
    Gasoline (all types)....  -6.8  -2.0    .3   9.0   7.0   -.6  -7.4      1.9
    Fuel oil (1)............  -2.8  -7.9   -.5   4.6   4.1   1.1   -.2      2.6
   Energy services..........   -.7    .0  -1.1    .8    .7    .3    .9     -1.7
    Electricity.............    .3   -.5  -1.3    .2    .2    .5    .7      -.7
    Utility (piped) gas                                                        
       service..............  -4.1   1.7   -.2   2.8   2.0   -.2   1.3     -4.7
  All items less food and                                                      
     energy.................    .2    .2    .1    .1    .1    .2    .1      1.9
   Commodities less food and                                                   
      energy commodities....    .2    .2    .0   -.2   -.2   -.1   -.1       .5
    New vehicles............    .2    .2   -.1    .2   -.1   -.1    .2      1.4
    Used cars and trucks....   1.0    .0   -.5   -.9  -1.4   -.9   -.5     -2.3
    Apparel.................    .4    .5    .2   -.5    .3    .7   -.6      1.8
    Medical care commodities                                                   
       (1)..................    .0    .1    .5    .3   -.1    .0   -.4      2.3
   Services less energy                                                        
      services..............    .2    .2    .1    .1    .3    .3    .2      2.5
    Shelter.................    .2    .1    .1    .2    .2    .3    .2      2.2
    Transportation services     .3   -.2   -.2    .0    .5    .7    .2      2.2
    Medical care services...    .5    .7    .3    .2    .4    .0    .3      3.7

   1 Not seasonally adjusted.



 Consumer Price Index Data for November 2012
 
 Food
 
 The food index rose 0.2 percent in November, the same increase as in
 October. The index for food at home rose 0.3 percent; it has risen
 0.6 percent since September after rising only 0.8 percent over the
 twelve months ending September. Five of the six major grocery store
 food group indexes rose in November. The index for dairy and related
 products posted the largest increase, rising 0.8 percent for the
 second month in a row. The index for nonalcoholic beverages, which
 declined in October, rose 0.5 percent in November. The index for
 other food at home also turned up in November, rising 0.4 percent
 after decreasing in October. The index for cereals and bakery
 products rose 0.3 percent and the fruits and vegetables index
 increased 0.2 percent. The index for meat, poultry, fish, and eggs
 was the only major grocery store food group to decline, falling 0.1
 percent in November after rising 0.8 percent in October. The food at
 home index has risen 1.3 percent over the past 12 months with all the
 major grocery store food groups increasing except nonalcoholic
 beverages, which declined 0.2 percent. The index for food away from
 home rose 0.1 percent for the second month in a row and has increased
 2.6 percent over the last 12 months.
 
 Energy
 
 The energy index fell 4.1 percent in November, its sixth decline in
 the last eight months. The gasoline index fell 7.4 percent, its
 largest decrease since December 2008. (Before seasonal adjustment,
 gasoline prices decreased 7.7 percent in November.) The index for
 fuel oil declined slightly, falling 0.2 percent, but other major
 energy components increased. The index for electricity rose 0.7
 percent, its fourth consecutive increase. The natural gas index
 turned up in November, rising 1.3 percent after declining slightly in
 October. Though volatile from month-to-month, energy price changes
 over the past 12 months are modest. The energy index has increased
 0.3 percent over that span, with the gasoline index rising 1.9
 percent and the fuel oil index increasing 2.6 percent, but the
 electricity index falling 0.7 percent and the index for natural gas
 decreasing 4.7 percent.
 
 
 All items less food and energy
 
 The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.1 percent in
 November after increasing 0.2 percent in October. The shelter index,
 which rose 0.3 percent in October, increased 0.2 percent in November,
 with both rent and owners' equivalent rent rising 0.2 percent. The
 index for household furnishings and operations rose 0.4 percent, its
 largest increase since September 2008. The index for airline fares
 rose 1.4 percent in November, its third consecutive increase. The new
 vehicles index increased 0.2 percent after declining in September and
 October. The indexes for medical care and recreation both rose 0.1
 percent in November. In contrast to these increases, the index for
 apparel turned down in November, falling 0.6 percent after rising the
 two previous months. The index for used cars and trucks also fell in
 November; its 0.5 percent decline was its fifth consecutive decrease.
 The indexes for tobacco and personal care were both unchanged in
 November.
 
 The index for all items less food and energy has risen 1.9 percent
 over the last 12 months; this figure matches the average annualized
 increase over the past ten years. All major components have increased
 over the past 12 months except for used cars and trucks, which has
 declined 2.3 percent.
 
 
 Not seasonally adjusted CPI measures
 
 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased
 1.8 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 230.221
 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index declined 0.5 percent prior to
 seasonal adjustment.
 
 The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers
 (CPI-W) increased 1.7 percent over the last 12 months to an index
 level of 226.595  (1982-84=100). For the month, the index decreased
 0.6 percent prior to seasonal adjustment.
 
 The Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U)
 increased 1.6 percent over the last 12 months. For the month, the
 index decreased 0.4 percent on a not seasonally adjusted basis.
 Please note that the indexes for the post-2010 period are subject to
 revision.
 
 
 The Consumer Price Index for December 2012 is scheduled to be
 released on Wednesday, January 16,  2013, at 8:30 a.m. (EST).
 
 
 Releases for the remainder of 2013 are scheduled on the following
 dates:
 
 Feb. 21                 Aug. 15
 Mar. 15                 Sep. 17
 Apr. 16                 Oct. 16
 May 16                  Nov. 15
 June 18                 Dec. 17
 July 16





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                               HURRICANE SANDY
 
 Hurricane Sandy had little effect on data collection or
 survey response rates for November.
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 Brief Explanation of the CPI
      
 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change in
 prices over time of goods and services purchased by households.  The
 Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes CPIs for two population groups:
 (1) the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W),
 which covers households of wage earners and clerical workers that
 comprise approximately 29 percent of the total population and (2) the
 CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and the Chained CPI for All Urban
 Consumers (C-CPI-U), which cover approximately 88 percent of the
 total population and include in addition to wage earners and clerical
 worker households, groups such as professional, managerial, and
 technical workers, the self-employed, short-term workers, the
 unemployed, and retirees and others not in the labor force.
      
 The CPIs are based on prices of food, clothing, shelter, and fuels,
 transportation fares, charges for doctors' and dentists' services,
 drugs, and other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day
 living.  Prices are collected each month in 87 urban areas across the
 country from about 4,000 housing units and approximately 26,000
 retail establishments-department stores, supermarkets, hospitals,
 filling stations, and other types of stores and service
 establishments.  All taxes directly associated with the purchase and
 use of items are included in the index.  Prices of fuels and a few
 other items are obtained every month in all 87 locations.  Prices of
 most other commodities and services are collected every month in the
 three largest geographic areas and every other month in other areas.
 Prices of most goods and services are obtained by personal visits or
 telephone calls of the Bureau's trained representatives.
      
 In calculating the index, price changes for the various items in each
 location are averaged together with weights, which represent their
 importance in the spending of the appropriate population group.
 Local data are then combined to obtain a U.S. city average.  For the
 CPI-U and CPI-W separate indexes are also published by size of city,
 by region of the country, for cross-classifications of regions and
 population-size classes, and for 27 local areas.  Area indexes do not
 measure differences in the level of prices among cities; they only
 measure the average change in prices for each area since the base
 period.  For the C-CPI-U data are issued only at the national level.
 It is important to note that the CPI-U and CPI-W are considered final
 when released, but the C-CPI-U is issued in preliminary form and
 subject to two annual revisions.
      
 The index measures price change from a designed reference date.  For
 the CPI-U and the CPI-W the reference base is 1982-84 equals 100.
 The reference base for the C-CPI-U is December 1999 equals 100.  An
 increase of 16.5 percent from the reference base, for example, is
 shown as 116.500.  This change can also be expressed in dollars as
 follows:  the price of a base period market basket of goods and
 services in the CPI has risen from $10 in 1982-84 to $11.65.
      
 For further details visit the CPI home page on the Internet at
 http://www.bls.gov/cpi/ or contact our CPI Information and Analysis
 Section on (202) 691-7000.
 
 
 Note on Sampling Error in the Consumer Price Index
                                   
 The CPI is a statistical estimate that is subject to sampling error
 because it is based upon a sample of retail prices and not the
 complete universe of all prices.  BLS calculates and publishes
 estimates of the 1-month, 2-month, 6-month and 12-month percent
 change standard errors annually, for the CPI-U.  These standard error
 estimates can be used to construct confidence intervals for
 hypothesis testing.  For example, the estimated standard error of the
 1 month percent change is 0.03 percent for the U.S. All Items
 Consumer Price Index.  This means that if we repeatedly sample from
 the universe of all retail prices using the same methodology, and
 estimate a percentage change for each sample, then 95% of these
 estimates would be within 0.06 percent of the 1 month percentage
 change based on all retail prices.  For example, for a 1-month change
 of 0.2 percent in the All Items CPI for All Urban Consumers, we are
 95 percent confident that the actual percent change based on all
 retail prices would fall between 0.14 and 0.26 percent.  For the
 latest data, including information on how to use the estimates of
 standard error, see "Variance Estimates for Price Changes in the
 Consumer Price Index, January-December 2011".  These data are
 available on the CPI home page (http://www.bls.gov/cpi), or by using
 the following link http://www.bls.gov/cpi/cpivar2011.pdf
 
 Calculating Index Changes
 
 Movements of the indexes from one month to another are usually
 expressed as percent changes rather than changes in index points,
 because index point changes are affected by the level of the index in
 relation to its base period while percent changes are not.  The
 example below illustrates the computation of index point and percent
 changes.
      
 Percent changes for 3-month and 6-month periods are expressed as
 annual rates and are computed according to the standard formula for
 compound growth rates.  These data indicate what the percent change
 would be if the current rate were maintained for a 12-month period.
 
 Index Point Change
 
 CPI
 202.416
 Less previous index
 201.800
 Equals index point change
 .616
 
 
 
 Percent Change
 
 Index point difference
 .616
 Divided by the previous index
 201.800
 Equals
 0.003
 Results multiplied by one hundred
 0.003x100
 Equals percent change
 0.3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Regions Defined
 
 The states in the four regions are listed below.
 
 The Northeast--Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New
 York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
 The Midwest--Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota,
 Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
 The South--Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
 Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South
 Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District
 of Columbia.
 The West--Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,
 Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
 
 
 A Note on Seasonally Adjusted and Unadjusted Data
 
 Because price data are used for different purposes by different
 groups, the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes seasonally adjusted
 as well as unadjusted changes each month.
 
 For analyzing general price trends in the economy, seasonally
 adjusted changes are usually preferred since they eliminate the
 effect of changes that normally occur at the same time and in about
 the same magnitude every year--such as price movements resulting from
 changing climatic conditions, production cycles, model changeovers,
 holidays, and sales.
 
 The unadjusted data are of primary interest to consumers concerned
 about the prices they actually pay.  Unadjusted data also are used
 extensively for escalation purposes.  Many collective bargaining
 contract agreements and pension plans, for example, tie compensation
 changes to the Consumer Price Index before adjustment for seasonal
 variation.
 
 Seasonal factors used in computing the seasonally adjusted indexes
 are derived by the X-12-ARIMA Seasonal Adjustment Method.  Seasonally
 adjusted indexes and seasonal factors are computed annually.  Each
 year, the last 5 years of seasonally adjusted data are revised.  Data
 from January 2007 through December 2011 were replaced in January
 2012.  Exceptions to the usual revision schedule were: the updated
 seasonal data at the end of 1977 replaced data from 1967 through
 1977; and, in January 2002, dependently seasonally adjusted series
 were revised for January 1987-December 2001 as a result of a change
 in the aggregation weights for dependently adjusted series. For
 further information, please see "Aggregation of Dependently Adjusted
 Seasonally Adjusted Series," in the October 2001 issue of the CPI
 Detailed Report.
 
 Effective with the publication of data from January 2006 through
 December 2010 in January 2011, the Video and audio series and the
 Information technology, hardware and services series were changed
 from independently adjusted to dependently adjusted.  This resulted
 in an increase in the number of seasonal components used in deriving
 seasonal movement of the All items and 54 other lower level
 aggregations, from 73 for the publication of January 1998 through
 December 2005 data to 82 for the publication of seasonally adjusted
 data for January 2006 and later.  Each year the seasonal status of
 every series is reevaluated based upon certain statistical criteria.
 If any of the 82 components change their seasonal adjustment status
 from seasonally adjusted to not seasonally adjusted, not seasonally
 adjusted data will be used in the aggregation of the dependent series
 for the last 5 years, but the seasonally adjusted indexes before that
 period will not be changed.  Note: 38 of the 82 components are not
 seasonally adjusted for 2012.
 
 Seasonally adjusted data, including the all items index levels, are
 subject to revision for up to five years after their original
 release.  For this reason, BLS advises against the use of these data
 in escalation agreements.
 
 Effective with the calculation of the seasonal factors for 1990, the
 Bureau of Labor Statistics has used an enhanced seasonal adjustment
 procedure called Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment for some
 CPI series.  Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment allows for
 better estimates of seasonally adjusted data.  Extreme values and/or
 sharp movements which might distort the seasonal pattern are
 estimated and removed from the data prior to calculation of seasonal
 factors.  Beginning with the calculation of seasonal factors for
 1996, X-12-ARIMA software was used for Intervention Analysis Seasonal
 Adjustment.
 
 For the seasonal factors introduced in January 2012, BLS adjusted 31
 series using Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment, including
 selected food and beverage items, motor fuels, electricity and
 vehicles.  For example, this procedure was used for the Motor fuel
 series to offset the effects of events such as damage to oil
 refineries from Hurricane Katrina.
 
 For a complete list of Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment
 series and explanations, please refer to the article "Intervention
 Analysis Seasonal Adjustment", located on our website at
 http://www.bls.gov/cpi/cpisapage.htm.
 
 For additional information on seasonal adjustment in the CPI, please
 write to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Division of Consumer Prices
 and Price Indexes, Washington, DC 20212 or contact David Levin at
 (202) 691-6968, or by e-mail at Levin.David@bls.gov.  If you have
 general questions about the CPI, please call our information staff at
 (202) 691-7000.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 









  Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban 
  Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, November 
  2012 
  
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

  
  

    Expenditure category
    Relative
importance
Oct.
2012		
    Unadjusted indexes
    Unadjusted percent change
    Seasonally adjusted percent change

  

    Nov.
2011		
    Oct.
2012		
    Nov.
2012		
    Nov.
2011-
Nov.
2012		
    Oct.
2012-
Nov.
2012		
    Aug.
2012-
Sep.
2012		
    Sep.
2012-
Oct.
2012		
    Oct.
2012-
Nov.
2012

  
  

    
      
All items

    100.000
    226.230
    231.317
    230.221
    1.8
    -0.5
    0.6
    0.1
    -0.3

  

    
      
Food

    14.175
    230.790
    234.878
    234.896
    1.8
    0.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Food at home

    8.518
    229.380
    232.456
    232.295
    1.3
    -0.1
    0.0
    0.3
    0.3

  

    
      
Cereals and bakery products

    1.220
    265.552
    267.828
    267.817
    0.9
    0.0
    -0.1
    0.4
    0.3

  

    
      
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

    1.946
    227.583
    232.917
    232.303
    2.1
    -0.3
    -0.6
    0.8
    -0.1

  

    
      
Dairy and related products(1)

    0.888
    218.767
    217.083
    218.921
    0.1
    0.8
    0.4
    0.8
    0.8

  

    
      
Fruits and vegetables

    1.257
    282.605
    284.065
    284.367
    0.6
    0.1
    -0.4
    0.6
    0.2

  

    
      
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

    0.938
    168.606
    168.479
    168.222
    -0.2
    -0.2
    0.9
    -0.3
    0.5

  

    
      
Other food at home

    2.268
    199.924
    205.267
    204.531
    2.3
    -0.4
    0.2
    -0.1
    0.4

  

    
      
Food away from home(1)

    5.656
    234.046
    239.742
    240.038
    2.6
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1
    0.1

  

    
  

    
      
Energy

    10.184
    238.177
    250.523
    238.946
    0.3
    -4.6
    4.5
    -0.2
    -4.1

  

    
      
Energy commodities

    6.443
    298.530
    326.887
    303.627
    1.7
    -7.1
    6.7
    -0.5
    -6.9

  

    
      
Fuel oil(1)

    0.232
    372.654
    383.117
    382.355
    2.6
    -0.2
    4.1
    1.1
    -0.2

  

    
      
Motor fuel

    6.115
    294.049
    324.131
    299.777
    1.9
    -7.5
    7.0
    -0.6
    -7.3

  

    
      
Gasoline (all types)

    5.919
    292.486
    322.934
    298.131
    1.9
    -7.7
    7.0
    -0.6
    -7.4

  

    
      
Energy services(2)

    3.741
    190.572
    187.970
    187.359
    -1.7
    -0.3
    0.7
    0.3
    0.9

  

    
      
Electricity(2)

    2.868
    193.193
    194.544
    191.837
    -0.7
    -1.4
    0.2
    0.5
    0.7

  

    
      
Utility (piped) gas service(2)

    0.872
    179.708
    165.966
    171.243
    -4.7
    3.2
    2.0
    -0.2
    1.3

  

    
  

    
      
All items less food and energy

    75.642
    226.859
    231.276
    231.263
    1.9
    0.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
Commodities less food and energy commodities

    19.647
    146.811
    148.036
    147.487
    0.5
    -0.4
    -0.2
    -0.1
    -0.1

  

    
      
Apparel

    3.698
    127.285
    131.359
    129.573
    1.8
    -1.4
    0.3
    0.7
    -0.6

  

    
      
New vehicles

    3.140
    142.736
    144.011
    144.762
    1.4
    0.5
    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.2

  

    
      
Used cars and trucks

    1.869
    149.230
    148.293
    145.862
    -2.3
    -1.6
    -1.4
    -0.9
    -0.5

  

    
      
Medical care commodities(1)

    1.717
    326.624
    335.768
    334.285
    2.3
    -0.4
    -0.1
    0.0
    -0.4

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages

    0.940
    227.363
    231.058
    231.178
    1.7
    0.1
    0.1
    -0.1
    0.2

  

    
      
Tobacco and smoking products(1)

    0.795
    843.604
    858.115
    858.504
    1.8
    0.0
    0.2
    -0.1
    0.0

  

    
      
Services less energy services

    55.995
    275.224
    281.700
    282.044
    2.5
    0.1
    0.3
    0.3
    0.2

  

    
      
Shelter

    31.389
    253.312
    258.829
    258.999
    2.2
    0.1
    0.2
    0.3
    0.2

  

    
      
Rent of primary residence(2)

    6.462
    256.367
    262.707
    263.365
    2.7
    0.3
    0.3
    0.4
    0.2

  

    
      
Owners' equivalent rent of residences(2)(3)

    23.782
    261.503
    266.581
    267.099
    2.1
    0.2
    0.2
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Medical care services

    5.387
    429.191
    444.242
    445.278
    3.7
    0.2
    0.4
    0.0
    0.3

  

    
      
Physicians' services(2)

    1.606
    342.435
    350.415
    350.277
    2.3
    0.0
    0.5
    0.0
    0.1

  

    
      
Hospital services(2)(4)

    1.528
    246.587
    255.477
    257.537
    4.4
    0.8
    0.6
    0.1
    0.5

  

    
      
Transportation services

    5.761
    270.117
    274.883
    276.008
    2.2
    0.4
    0.5
    0.7
    0.2

  

    
      
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(1)

    1.140
    255.663
    258.578
    258.943
    1.3
    0.1
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
Motor vehicle insurance

    2.450
    395.491
    410.031
    412.890
    4.4
    0.7
    0.5
    0.9
    0.1

  

    
      
Airline fare

    0.758
    302.635
    302.533
    305.354
    0.9
    0.9
    1.4
    2.4
    1.4

  
  

    
      
Footnotes
(1) Not seasonally adjusted.
(2) This index series was 
      calculated using a Laspeyres estimator. All other item stratum index 
      series were calculated using a geometric means estimator.
(3) Indexes on a December 1982=100 
      base.
(4) Indexes on a 
      December 1996=100 base.

  

    
      
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any 
      specific date.










  Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban 
  Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure category, 
  November 2012 
  
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

  
  

    Expenditure category
    Relative
importance
Oct.
2012		
    Unadjusted percent change
    Seasonally adjusted percent change

  

    Nov.
2011-
Nov.
2012		
    Oct.
2012-
Nov.
2012		
    Aug.
2012-
Sep.
2012		
    Sep.
2012-
Oct.
2012		
    Oct.
2012-
Nov.
2012

  
  

    
      
All items

    100.000
    1.8
    -0.5
    0.6
    0.1
    -0.3

  

    
      
Food

    14.175
    1.8
    0.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Food at home

    8.518
    1.3
    -0.1
    0.0
    0.3
    0.3

  

    
      
Cereals and bakery products

    1.220
    0.9
    0.0
    -0.1
    0.4
    0.3

  

    
      
Cereals and cereal products

    0.464
    -0.4
    0.7
    -0.9
    0.6
    0.5

  

    
      
Flour and prepared flour mixes

    0.052
    1.1
    -3.1
    0.0
    0.9
    -0.5

  

    
      
Breakfast cereal(1)

    0.286
    0.6
    1.2
    -1.9
    0.9
    1.2

  

    
      
Rice, pasta, cornmeal(1)

    0.126
    -2.7
    1.3
    -0.9
    -1.5
    1.3

  

    
      
Rice(1)(2)(3)

     
    -0.8
    1.7
    0.0
    -0.6
    1.7

  

    
      
Bakery products

    0.756
    1.6
    -0.4
    0.3
    0.4
    0.0

  

    
      
Bread(2)

    0.223
    1.5
    -0.8
    0.8
    0.4
    -0.9

  

    
      
White bread(1)(3)

     
    2.3
    -0.7
    -0.8
    1.8
    -0.7

  

    
      
Bread other than white(1)(3)

     
    0.4
    -1.3
    1.4
    1.1
    -1.3

  

    
      
Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(1)(2)

    0.112
    0.4
    0.3
    0.3
    -1.0
    0.4

  

    
      
Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies

    0.184
    1.9
    0.9
    -0.3
    1.3
    -0.4

  

    
      
Cookies(1)(3)

     
    3.5
    2.4
    0.7
    0.0
    0.9

  

    
      
Fresh cakes and cupcakes(1)(3)

     
    1.0
    -0.5
    -0.4
    2.6
    -0.5

  

    
      
Other bakery products

    0.238
    2.1
    -1.4
    0.6
    0.3
    0.7

  

    
      
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(1)(3)

     
    3.5
    0.2
    -0.8
    1.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Crackers, bread, and cracker products(3)

     
    0.1
    -3.0
    -0.3
    0.5
    -0.1

  

    
      
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, 
      turnovers(3)

     
    3.9
    0.3
    2.0
    -1.1
    2.4

  

    
      
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

    1.946
    2.1
    -0.3
    -0.6
    0.8
    -0.1

  

    
      
Meats, poultry, and fish

    1.835
    2.1
    -0.3
    -0.4
    0.7
    0.1

  

    
      
Meats

    1.188
    1.3
    -0.4
    -0.8
    0.6
    0.0

  

    
      
Beef and veal(1)

    0.557
    5.2
    0.1
    -0.3
    0.5
    0.1

  

    
      
Uncooked ground beef(1)

    0.218
    6.7
    0.2
    -0.3
    0.1
    0.2

  

    
      
Uncooked beef roasts(1)(2)

    0.082
    4.8
    0.4
    -1.2
    2.4
    0.4

  

    
      
Uncooked beef steaks(1)(2)

    0.206
    4.2
    -0.2
    0.2
    0.1
    -0.2

  

    
      
Uncooked other beef and veal(1)(2)

    0.051
    3.0
    0.0
    -1.1
    1.2
    0.0

  

    
      
Pork

    0.369
    -2.9
    -1.7
    -1.6
    1.0
    -0.1

  

    
      
Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(2)

    0.140
    -2.6
    -2.1
    -0.2
    -0.6
    -0.2

  

    
      
Bacon and related products(3)

     
    -3.0
    -1.5
    -0.6
    -0.8
    -0.1

  

    
      
Breakfast sausage and related products(1)(2)(3)

     
    -2.9
    -2.1
    -0.9
    -1.0
    -2.1

  

    
      
Ham

    0.081
    -1.9
    -3.9
    -1.1
    -1.0
    -0.5

  

    
      
Ham, excluding canned(3)

     
    -2.8
    -4.1
    -1.4
    -1.1
    -0.8

  

    
      
Pork chops

    0.061
    -1.6
    -0.3
    -2.6
    2.3
    1.0

  

    
      
Other pork including roasts and picnics(2)

    0.088
    -5.1
    0.1
    -3.7
    4.6
    0.4

  

    
      
Other meats

    0.262
    -0.7
    0.2
    -0.6
    -0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
Frankfurters(3)

     
    1.0
    1.1
    -0.3
    -2.0
    0.7

  

    
      
Lunchmeats(1)(2)(3)

     
    -0.8
    0.2
    -0.5
    0.8
    0.2

  

    
      
Lamb and organ meats(1)(3)

     
    -5.7
    -1.2
    -5.9
    5.0
    -1.2

  

    
      
Lamb and mutton(1)(2)(3)

     
    -15.0
    -3.3
    -4.6
    4.3
    -3.3

  

    
      
Poultry

    0.345
    6.0
    -0.2
    -0.1
    1.5
    0.2

  

    
      
Chicken(2)

    0.268
    6.2
    0.7
    -0.2
    1.7
    0.4

  

    
      
Fresh whole chicken(1)(3)

     
    6.6
    2.1
    0.4
    2.0
    2.1

  

    
      
Fresh and frozen chicken parts(1)(3)

     
    5.6
    0.1
    -0.9
    1.9
    0.1

  

    
      
Other poultry including turkey(2)

    0.076
    5.1
    -3.4
    0.3
    0.3
    0.9

  

    
      
Fish and seafood(1)

    0.302
    1.1
    0.0
    0.5
    0.0
    0.2

  

    
      
Fresh fish and seafood(1)(2)

    0.155
    -0.1
    -0.5
    0.3
    -0.3
    -0.5

  

    
      
Processed fish and seafood(2)

    0.147
    2.4
    0.6
    0.1
    0.0
    0.6

  

    
      
Shelf stable fish and seafood(1)(3)

     
    5.4
    1.1
    -0.3
    -0.1
    1.1

  

    
      
Frozen fish and seafood(1)(3)

     
    1.0
    0.7
    0.9
    -1.0
    0.7

  

    
      
Eggs

    0.111
    1.6
    0.8
    -3.9
    3.5
    -3.1

  

    
      
Dairy and related products(1)

    0.888
    0.1
    0.8
    0.4
    0.8
    0.8

  

    
      
Milk(1)(2)

    0.289
    1.5
    2.5
    0.0
    0.9
    2.5

  

    
      
Fresh whole milk(1)(3)

     
    2.6
    2.6
    -0.6
    2.0
    2.6

  

    
      
Fresh milk other than whole(1)(2)(3)

     
    0.9
    2.4
    0.5
    0.4
    2.4

  

    
      
Cheese and related products(1)

    0.284
    -1.1
    0.0
    0.3
    1.0
    0.8

  

    
      
Ice cream and related products

    0.134
    0.1
    0.0
    0.6
    -0.8
    0.4

  

    
      
Other dairy and related products(2)

    0.181
    -0.4
    0.1
    0.3
    -0.5
    0.7

  

    
      
Fruits and vegetables

    1.257
    0.6
    0.1
    -0.4
    0.6
    0.2

  

    
      
Fresh fruits and vegetables

    0.956
    0.4
    0.4
    -0.3
    0.7
    -0.1

  

    
      
Fresh fruits

    0.506
    3.4
    0.5
    -0.9
    0.9
    0.3

  

    
      
Apples

    0.091
    9.9
    0.4
    0.2
    -0.1
    2.1

  

    
      
Bananas

    0.080
    -1.2
    -1.2
    0.3
    1.2
    -0.3

  

    
      
Citrus fruits(2)

    0.120
    -2.1
    -9.1
    -3.8
    2.6
    -1.5

  

    
      
Oranges, including tangerines(3)

     
    -4.3
    -9.6
    -3.7
    2.2
    -0.4

  

    
      
Other fresh fruits(2)

    0.215
    4.6
    6.6
    -1.4
    1.8
    1.0

  

    
      
Fresh vegetables

    0.449
    -2.8
    0.3
    0.3
    0.5
    -0.5

  

    
      
Potatoes

    0.076
    -8.7
    -2.6
    0.0
    1.0
    2.5

  

    
      
Lettuce

    0.061
    -2.9
    2.8
    -0.4
    -1.1
    -0.1

  

    
      
Tomatoes(1)

    0.079
    -1.8
    1.3
    2.9
    3.7
    1.3

  

    
      
Other fresh vegetables

    0.234
    -1.1
    0.3
    0.2
    0.3
    -0.2

  

    
      
Processed fruits and vegetables(2)

    0.302
    1.4
    -0.9
    -0.5
    0.1
    1.1

  

    
      
Canned fruits and vegetables(2)

    0.151
    2.7
    -0.6
    0.3
    1.0
    2.0

  

    
      
Canned fruits(2)(3)

     
    4.8
    -0.4
    1.6
    -0.1
    2.8

  

    
      
Canned vegetables(2)(3)

     
    0.6
    -0.6
    -0.5
    1.3
    2.1

  

    
      
Frozen fruits and vegetables(2)

    0.094
    0.1
    -0.3
    -1.0
    -0.7
    0.7

  

    
      
Frozen vegetables(3)

     
    0.0
    -0.1
    -1.8
    -1.1
    1.3

  

    
      
Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(2)

    0.057
    0.0
    -2.9
    -0.9
    -0.8
    -1.7

  

    
      
Dried beans, peas, and lentils(1)(2)(3)

     
    0.3
    -2.9
    -0.6
    -1.2
    -2.9

  

    
      
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

    0.938
    -0.2
    -0.2
    0.9
    -0.3
    0.5

  

    
      
Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(2)

    0.703
    0.7
    0.1
    1.1
    -0.4
    0.8

  

    
      
Carbonated drinks

    0.288
    -0.5
    -1.4
    1.3
    -0.6
    -0.3

  

    
      
Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(1)(2)

    0.014
    0.0
    0.0
    0.5
    -0.1
    0.0

  

    
      
Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(1)(2)

    0.402
    1.6
    1.1
    1.1
    0.1
    1.1

  

    
      
Beverage materials including coffee and tea(2)

    0.234
    -3.0
    -0.8
    -0.2
    -0.3
    -0.4

  

    
      
Coffee

    0.142
    -5.0
    -0.9
    -0.4
    -0.2
    0.6

  

    
      
Roasted coffee(3)

     
    -5.8
    -0.7
    -0.4
    0.7
    0.5

  

    
      
Instant and freeze dried coffee(1)(3)

     
    -0.1
    -1.6
    -2.4
    0.2
    -1.6

  

    
      
Other beverage materials including tea(2)

    0.093
    -0.2
    -0.5
    -0.4
    0.2
    -0.9

  

    
      
Other food at home

    2.268
    2.3
    -0.4
    0.2
    -0.1
    0.4

  

    
      
Sugar and sweets(1)

    0.305
    1.1
    -1.2
    0.2
    -0.2
    -1.2

  

    
      
Sugar and artificial sweeteners

    0.059
    -1.9
    -1.7
    -0.8
    -1.0
    -0.6

  

    
      
Candy and chewing gum(1)(2)

    0.183
    1.8
    -1.0
    0.5
    -0.2
    -1.0

  

    
      
Other sweets(2)

    0.063
    2.0
    -1.5
    0.0
    0.7
    -0.1

  

    
      
Fats and oils

    0.262
    3.0
    -0.6
    0.9
    -0.1
    0.8

  

    
      
Butter and margarine(2)

    0.076
    0.2
    -0.5
    1.9
    -0.3
    2.7

  

    
      
Butter(3)

     
    -0.9
    1.4
    3.0
    -0.9
    1.4

  

    
      
Margarine(3)

     
    0.4
    -1.6
    2.1
    -1.1
    1.0

  

    
      
Salad dressing(1)(2)

    0.066
    -0.9
    -0.1
    0.8
    0.5
    -0.1

  

    
      
Other fats and oils including peanut butter(2)

    0.121
    7.0
    -1.0
    0.2
    0.9
    -0.5

  

    
      
Peanut butter(1)(2)(3)

     
    21.2
    -0.6
    0.4
    -0.4
    -0.6

  

    
      
Other foods

    1.701
    2.4
    -0.2
    0.1
    -0.1
    0.6

  

    
      
Soups

    0.095
    1.6
    -0.3
    0.2
    -1.8
    1.8

  

    
      
Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods(1)

    0.298
    0.0
    0.6
    0.1
    -0.1
    0.6

  

    
      
Snacks(1)

    0.328
    5.6
    -0.1
    -0.5
    1.3
    -0.1

  

    
      
Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces

    0.286
    1.7
    -2.2
    -0.3
    0.1
    0.7

  

    
      
Salt and other seasonings and spices(2)(3)

     
    1.7
    -1.2
    -0.6
    0.0
    -0.5

  

    
      
Olives, pickles, relishes(1)(2)(3)

     
    2.6
    -1.2
    -0.3
    1.0
    -1.2

  

    
      
Sauces and gravies(2)(3)

     
    0.7
    -3.2
    -1.3
    1.9
    -1.3

  

    
      
Other condiments(1)(3)

     
    0.4
    -1.5
    0.9
    -1.9
    -1.5

  

    
      
Baby food(1)(2)

    0.072
    1.4
    0.0
    0.7
    0.2
    0.0

  

    
      
Other miscellaneous foods(1)(2)

    0.622
    2.6
    0.4
    -0.3
    -0.4
    0.4

  

    
      
Prepared salads(1)(3)(4)

     
    4.1
    -0.1
    -0.4
    0.5
    -0.1

  

    
      
Food away from home(1)

    5.656
    2.6
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
Full service meals and snacks(1)(2)

    2.679
    2.3
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
Limited service meals and snacks(1)(2)

    2.277
    2.9
    0.1
    0.1
    0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
Food at employee sites and schools(2)

    0.261
    3.3
    0.0
    0.3
    0.7
    0.1

  

    
      
Food at elementary and secondary schools(1)(3)(5)

     
    3.4
    0.1
    2.2
    0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(1)(2)

    0.081
    2.9
    1.0
    -0.1
    0.0
    1.0

  

    
      
Other food away from home(1)(2)

    0.359
    2.3
    0.2
    0.3
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
  

    
      
Energy

    10.184
    0.3
    -4.6
    4.5
    -0.2
    -4.1

  

    
      
Energy commodities

    6.443
    1.7
    -7.1
    6.7
    -0.5
    -6.9

  

    
      
Fuel oil and other fuels(1)

    0.328
    -2.3
    0.3
    2.7
    1.1
    0.3

  

    
      
Fuel oil(1)

    0.232
    2.6
    -0.2
    4.1
    1.1
    -0.2

  

    
      
Propane, kerosene, and firewood(1)(6)

    0.096
    -12.1
    1.5
    -1.1
    -0.2
    -0.3

  

    
      
Motor fuel

    6.115
    1.9
    -7.5
    7.0
    -0.6
    -7.3

  

    
      
Gasoline (all types)

    5.919
    1.9
    -7.7
    7.0
    -0.6
    -7.4

  

    
      
Gasoline, unleaded regular(3)

     
    1.8
    -7.8
    7.1
    -0.7
    -7.5

  

    
      
Gasoline, unleaded midgrade(3)(7)

     
    1.8
    -7.6
    6.6
    -1.0
    -7.3

  

    
      
Gasoline, unleaded premium(3)

     
    2.7
    -7.2
    6.5
    0.2
    -6.9

  

    
      
Other motor fuels(2)

    0.196
    1.7
    -2.5
    6.9
    1.8
    -1.3

  

    
      
Energy services(8)

    3.741
    -1.7
    -0.3
    0.7
    0.3
    0.9

  

    
      
Electricity(8)

    2.868
    -0.7
    -1.4
    0.2
    0.5
    0.7

  

    
      
Utility (piped) gas service(8)

    0.872
    -4.7
    3.2
    2.0
    -0.2
    1.3

  

    
  

    
      
All items less food and energy

    75.642
    1.9
    0.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
Commodities less food and energy commodities

    19.647
    0.5
    -0.4
    -0.2
    -0.1
    -0.1

  

    
      
Household furnishings and supplies(9)

    3.292
    -0.1
    0.1
    -0.3
    0.0
    0.1

  

    
      
Window and floor coverings and other linens(1)(2)

    0.268
    -3.5
    0.0
    0.9
    -0.1
    0.0

  

    
      
Floor coverings(1)(2)

    0.038
    -4.1
    -0.8
    -0.2
    -0.4
    -0.8

  

    
      
Window coverings(1)(2)

    0.076
    1.4
    0.7
    1.0
    -0.4
    0.7

  

    
      
Other linens(1)(2)

    0.154
    -5.7
    -0.2
    1.2
    0.1
    -0.2

  

    
      
Furniture and bedding(1)

    0.712
    1.0
    -0.1
    0.1
    -0.1
    -0.1

  

    
      
Bedroom furniture(1)

    0.232
    -0.5
    -0.1
    0.5
    0.1
    -0.1

  

    
      
Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(1)(2)

    0.340
    0.8
    -1.0
    0.3
    -0.7
    -1.0

  

    
      
Other furniture(2)

    0.133
    4.1
    2.1
    -0.1
    0.0
    1.9

  

    
      
Infants' furniture(1)(3)(5)

     
     
     
     
     
     

  

    
      
Appliances(2)

    0.283
    2.4
    -0.1
    0.2
    0.5
    0.7

  

    
      
Major appliances(2)

    0.163
    4.7
    0.1
    -0.7
    1.4
    0.3

  

    
      
Laundry equipment(3)

     
    9.4
    1.0
    -0.5
    1.8
    1.2

  

    
      
Other appliances(1)(2)

    0.117
    -0.6
    -0.3
    0.2
    -0.7
    -0.3

  

    
      
Other household equipment and furnishings(1)(2)

    0.479
    -2.7
    0.1
    -1.6
    0.0
    0.1

  

    
      
Clocks, lamps, and decorator items(1)

    0.250
    -4.5
    0.0
    -2.4
    -0.3
    0.0

  

    
      
Indoor plants and flowers(10)

    0.100
    0.7
    0.6
    -0.5
    0.5
    1.0

  

    
      
Dishes and flatware(1)(2)

    0.046
    -5.0
    -0.4
    -0.4
    0.0
    -0.4

  

    
      
Nonelectric cookware and tableware(2)

    0.083
    0.5
    -0.1
    -1.3
    0.7
    0.6

  

    
      
Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(2)

    0.667
    0.4
    0.5
    -0.4
    0.2
    0.6

  

    
      
Tools, hardware and supplies(1)(2)

    0.171
    1.0
    0.0
    -0.2
    0.3
    0.0

  

    
      
Outdoor equipment and supplies(2)

    0.353
    0.1
    0.7
    -0.3
    0.1
    0.8

  

    
      
Housekeeping supplies(1)

    0.882
    0.6
    0.2
    0.2
    0.0
    0.2

  

    
      
Household cleaning products(1)(2)

    0.357
    -1.1
    0.1
    -0.2
    0.5
    0.1

  

    
      
Household paper products(1)(2)

    0.242
    2.8
    0.4
    1.0
    -0.2
    0.4

  

    
      
Miscellaneous household products(1)(2)

    0.284
    0.8
    0.1
    -0.1
    -0.4
    0.1

  

    
      
Apparel

    3.698
    1.8
    -1.4
    0.3
    0.7
    -0.6

  

    
      
Men's and boys' apparel

    0.877
    1.9
    0.1
    -0.8
    -0.5
    0.8

  

    
      
Men's apparel

    0.696
    1.4
    -0.1
    -0.6
    -1.0
    0.5

  

    
      
Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear

    0.127
    0.9
    0.7
    2.0
    -3.8
    2.3

  

    
      
Men's furnishings

    0.182
    2.6
    1.4
    -0.2
    -1.1
    1.2

  

    
      
Men's shirts and sweaters(2)

    0.224
    -1.3
    -1.6
    -3.7
    0.3
    -0.8

  

    
      
Men's pants and shorts

    0.154
    4.0
    -0.5
    0.3
    -0.7
    0.6

  

    
      
Boys' apparel

    0.181
    3.6
    0.9
    -3.1
    0.8
    1.3

  

    
      
Women's and girls' apparel

    1.588
    1.3
    -2.2
    0.8
    1.7
    -1.4

  

    
      
Women's apparel

    1.315
    1.7
    -1.8
    0.2
    1.1
    -0.6

  

    
      
Women's outerwear

    0.106
    6.4
    -1.3
    8.2
    9.7
    -0.4

  

    
      
Women's dresses

    0.182
    1.3
    -7.5
    5.7
    -0.4
    -3.4

  

    
      
Women's suits and separates(2)

    0.621
    1.8
    -1.7
    -0.4
    0.4
    -0.1

  

    
      
Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and 
      accessories(2)

    0.390
    0.9
    0.5
    -0.9
    1.1
    0.5

  

    
      
Girls' apparel

    0.273
    -0.5
    -4.4
    3.6
    5.2
    -5.0

  

    
      
Footwear

    0.702
    4.3
    -0.3
    -0.1
    0.7
    0.1

  

    
      
Men's footwear(1)

    0.215
    6.3
    0.2
    0.8
    2.3
    0.2

  

    
      
Boys' and girls' footwear

    0.151
    1.7
    1.2
    -2.2
    0.6
    1.6

  

    
      
Women's footwear

    0.336
    4.0
    -1.3
    0.3
    -0.2
    -0.3

  

    
      
Infants' and toddlers' apparel

    0.205
    2.2
    -1.8
    -0.2
    0.8
    -1.7

  

    
      
Jewelry and watches(6)

    0.325
    -1.4
    -3.0
    2.2
    -1.1
    -1.2

  

    
      
Watches(1)(6)

    0.090
    0.4
    -3.0
    1.6
    -1.4
    -3.0

  

    
      
Jewelry(6)

    0.235
    -2.0
    -3.0
    2.0
    -0.7
    -0.8

  

    
      
Transportation commodities less motor fuel(9)

    5.507
    0.1
    -0.3
    -0.6
    -0.4
    -0.1

  

    
      
New vehicles

    3.140
    1.4
    0.5
    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.2

  

    
      
New cars and trucks(2)(3)

     
    1.4
    0.5
    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.2

  

    
      
New cars(3)

     
    0.8
    0.6
    0.0
    -0.5
    0.4

  

    
      
New trucks(3)(11)

     
    2.1
    0.4
    0.2
    -0.2
    -0.1

  

    
      
Used cars and trucks

    1.869
    -2.3
    -1.6
    -1.4
    -0.9
    -0.5

  

    
      
Motor vehicle parts and equipment(1)

    0.431
    1.5
    -0.1
    0.0
    -0.1
    -0.1

  

    
      
Tires(1)

    0.292
    1.0
    -0.6
    -0.4
    0.2
    -0.6

  

    
      
Vehicle accessories other than tires(1)(2)

    0.138
    2.5
    0.9
    0.7
    -0.7
    0.9

  

    
      
Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(1)(3)

     
    2.5
    0.3
    0.4
    0.1
    0.3

  

    
      
Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(1)(3)

     
    3.9
    3.9
    2.2
    -3.5
    3.9

  

    
      
Medical care commodities(1)

    1.717
    2.3
    -0.4
    -0.1
    0.0
    -0.4

  

    
      
Medicinal drugs(1)(9)

    1.639
    2.4
    -0.5
    -0.1
    0.0
    -0.5

  

    
      
Prescription drugs

    1.329
    2.8
    -0.7
    0.0
    0.2
    -0.5

  

    
      
Nonprescription drugs(1)(9)

    0.310
    0.9
    0.3
    -0.2
    -0.1
    0.3

  

    
      
Medical equipment and supplies(1)(9)

    0.078
    1.2
    0.7
    0.1
    0.5
    0.7

  

    
      
Recreation commodities(9)

    2.265
    -1.5
    -0.2
    -0.1
    -0.2
    -0.1

  

    
      
Video and audio products(9)

    0.397
    -8.9
    -0.9
    -0.7
    -0.7
    -0.8

  

    
      
Televisions

    0.147
    -17.1
    -1.3
    -1.9
    -1.3
    -1.1

  

    
      
Other video equipment(1)(2)

    0.026
    -12.3
    -2.9
    -0.7
    0.0
    -2.9

  

    
      
Audio equipment(1)

    0.070
    -6.6
    -0.6
    -0.4
    -0.7
    -0.6

  

    
      
Audio discs, tapes and other media(1)(2)

    0.044
    -1.2
    -0.5
    0.8
    1.3
    -0.5

  

    
      
Pets and pet products(1)

    0.685
    1.5
    0.3
    0.3
    0.2
    0.3

  

    
      
Pet food(1)(2)(3)

     
    3.2
    0.4
    0.7
    0.5
    0.4

  

    
      
Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories(1)(2)(3)

     
    -1.1
    0.8
    -0.3
    0.1
    0.8

  

    
      
Sporting goods(1)

    0.459
    1.0
    -0.2
    0.4
    0.1
    -0.2

  

    
      
Sports vehicles including bicycles(1)

    0.242
    1.5
    0.3
    0.5
    0.3
    0.3

  

    
      
Sports equipment(1)

    0.208
    0.4
    -0.7
    0.3
    -0.1
    -0.7

  

    
      
Photographic equipment and supplies

    0.052
    -5.6
    -1.5
    0.6
    -2.4
    -0.4

  

    
      
Film and photographic supplies(1)(2)(3)

     
     
     
     
     
     

  

    
      
Photographic equipment(2)(3)

     
    -7.5
    -1.5
    -0.8
    -2.3
    -0.4

  

    
      
Recreational reading materials(1)

    0.222
    2.1
    0.6
    0.3
    -0.3
    0.6

  

    
      
Newspapers and magazines(1)(2)

    0.123
    5.6
    0.9
    0.8
    0.3
    0.9

  

    
      
Recreational books(1)(2)

    0.095
    -2.0
    0.2
    -0.2
    -1.1
    0.2

  

    
      
Other recreational goods(2)

    0.450
    -3.0
    -0.5
    -1.1
    -0.4
    -0.4

  

    
      
Toys(1)

    0.331
    -4.4
    -0.7
    -1.3
    -0.2
    -0.7

  

    
      
Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment(1)(2)(3)

     
    -1.4
    -0.6
    -1.2
    0.1
    -0.6

  

    
      
Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(2)

    0.060
    2.1
    0.5
    -0.7
    -1.8
    0.8

  

    
      
Music instruments and accessories(2)

    0.039
    1.5
    0.1
    0.2
    0.5
    0.1

  

    
      
Education and communication commodities(9)

    0.584
    -3.1
    -0.5
    -0.3
    -0.6
    -0.4

  

    
      
Educational books and supplies

    0.209
    7.1
    0.5
    0.9
    0.1
    0.8

  

    
      
College textbooks(1)(3)(12)

     
    8.0
    0.5
    0.9
    0.2
    0.5

  

    
      
Information technology commodities(9)

    0.375
    -8.2
    -1.0
    -0.9
    -0.9
    -1.1

  

    
      
Personal computers and peripheral equipment(4)

    0.247
    -9.5
    -1.3
    -1.2
    -1.5
    -1.6

  

    
      
Computer software and accessories(1)(2)

    0.045
    -5.8
    1.6
    -0.7
    -0.3
    1.6

  

    
      
Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer 
      information items(1)(2)

    0.084
    -5.6
    -1.2
    -0.4
    0.3
    -1.2

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages

    0.940
    1.7
    0.1
    0.1
    -0.1
    0.2

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages at home

    0.564
    0.7
    -0.1
    0.1
    -0.3
    0.3

  

    
      
Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home

    0.268
    1.5
    0.7
    0.4
    -0.4
    0.4

  

    
      
Distilled spirits at home(1)

    0.071
    -0.3
    -0.5
    -0.2
    -0.2
    0.0

  

    
      
Whiskey at home(3)

     
    0.3
    0.0
    0.1
    -0.2
    0.7

  

    
      
Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(1)(3)

     
    -0.2
    -0.8
    -0.5
    -0.3
    -0.8

  

    
      
Wine at home

    0.225
    0.1
    -0.8
    -0.3
    0.0
    -0.1

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages away from home(1)

    0.376
    3.1
    0.2
    0.2
    0.1
    0.2

  

    
      
Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home(1)(2)(3)

     
    2.3
    0.3
    -0.1
    0.4
    0.3

  

    
      
Wine away from home(1)(2)(3)

     
    3.1
    -0.3
    0.7
    0.2
    -0.3

  

    
      
Distilled spirits away from home(1)(2)(3)

     
    3.6
    0.4
    0.2
    -0.1
    0.4

  

    
      
Other goods(9)

    1.644
    1.0
    0.1
    -0.1
    -0.2
    -0.1

  

    
      
Tobacco and smoking products(1)

    0.795
    1.8
    0.0
    0.2
    -0.1
    0.0

  

    
      
Cigarettes(1)(2)

    0.735
    1.8
    0.0
    0.2
    -0.1
    0.0

  

    
      
Tobacco products other than cigarettes(1)(2)

    0.053
    1.8
    0.6
    0.2
    -0.2
    0.6

  

    
      
Personal care products(1)

    0.647
    0.5
    -0.2
    0.0
    -0.3
    -0.2

  

    
      
Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care 
      products(1)(2)

    0.339
    0.8
    -0.1
    0.5
    -0.5
    -0.1

  

    
      
Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and 
      implements(1)

    0.302
    0.2
    -0.3
    -0.5
    -0.1
    -0.3

  

    
      
Miscellaneous personal goods(2)

    0.202
    -0.7
    1.3
    -1.3
    0.1
    -0.1

  

    
      
Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(3)

     
    0.2
    1.6
    -1.4
    0.0
    0.3

  

    
      
Infants' equipment(1)(3)(5)

     
    -2.6
    1.4
    -0.7
    -0.4
    1.4

  

    
      
Services less energy services

    55.995
    2.5
    0.1
    0.3
    0.3
    0.2

  

    
      
Shelter

    31.389
    2.2
    0.1
    0.2
    0.3
    0.2

  

    
      
Rent of shelter(13)

    31.043
    2.2
    0.1
    0.3
    0.3
    0.2

  

    
      
Rent of primary residence(8)

    6.462
    2.7
    0.3
    0.3
    0.4
    0.2

  

    
      
Lodging away from home(2)

    0.799
    1.3
    -5.5
    0.5
    0.5
    -1.0

  

    
      
Housing at school, excluding board(8)(13)

    0.158
    4.2
    0.1
    0.2
    0.4
    0.4

  

    
      
Other lodging away from home including hotels and 
    motels

    0.641
    0.6
    -6.8
    0.6
    0.5
    -1.3

  

    
      
Owners' equivalent rent of residences(8)(13)

    23.782
    2.1
    0.2
    0.2
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence(8)(13)

    22.378
    2.1
    0.2
    0.2
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Tenants' and household insurance(1)(2)

    0.346
    2.9
    0.5
    -0.2
    0.2
    0.5

  

    
      
Water and sewer and trash collection services(2)

    1.187
    5.9
    0.3
    0.1
    0.4
    0.4

  

    
      
Water and sewerage maintenance(8)

    0.897
    6.9
    0.3
    0.1
    0.3
    0.4

  

    
      
Garbage and trash collection(1)(11)

    0.290
    2.8
    0.2
    0.2
    0.5
    0.2

  

    
      
Household operations(1)(2)

    0.721
    2.2
    0.4
    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.4

  

    
      
Domestic services(1)(2)

    0.248
    1.6
    0.1
    0.1
    0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
Gardening and lawncare services(1)(2)

    0.235
    2.1
    0.2
    0.3
    0.0
    0.2

  

    
      
Moving, storage, freight expense(1)(2)

    0.088
    2.2
    1.2
    -0.8
    -1.2
    1.2

  

    
      
Repair of household items(1)(2)

    0.077
     
    0.9
    -0.7
    0.2
    0.9

  

    
      
Medical care services

    5.387
    3.7
    0.2
    0.4
    0.0
    0.3

  

    
      
Professional services

    2.987
    2.0
    0.0
    0.3
    0.0
    0.1

  

    
      
Physicians' services(8)

    1.606
    2.3
    0.0
    0.5
    0.0
    0.1

  

    
      
Dental services(8)

    0.759
    2.5
    0.1
    0.2
    0.3
    0.3

  

    
      
Eyeglasses and eye care(6)

    0.248
    0.3
    -0.4
    -0.6
    0.0
    -0.1

  

    
      
Services by other medical professionals(1)(8)(6)

    0.374
    1.0
    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.1
    -0.1

  

    
      
Hospital and related services

    1.749
    4.2
    0.7
    0.5
    0.1
    0.5

  

    
      
Hospital services(8)(14)

    1.528
    4.4
    0.8
    0.6
    0.1
    0.5

  

    
      
Inpatient hospital services(8)(14)(3)

     
    3.8
    0.7
    0.5
    -0.2
    0.4

  

    
      
Outpatient hospital services(8)(3)(6)

     
    5.1
    1.2
    0.7
    0.2
    0.8

  

    
      
Nursing homes and adult day services(8)(14)

    0.136
    3.7
    0.0
    0.2
    0.3
    0.2

  

    
      
Care of invalids and elderly at home(1)(5)

    0.085
    1.0
    0.0
    0.0
    0.1
    0.0

  

    
      
Health insurance(1)(5)

    0.651
    11.2
    0.2
    0.5
    0.1
    0.2

  

    
      
Transportation services

    5.761
    2.2
    0.4
    0.5
    0.7
    0.2

  

    
      
Leased cars and trucks(12)

    0.378
    -5.4
    -0.7
    0.8
    -0.9
    -0.5

  

    
      
Car and truck rental(2)

    0.066
    -1.6
    1.1
    -2.3
    -1.1
    1.7

  

    
      
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(1)

    1.140
    1.3
    0.1
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
Motor vehicle body work(1)

    0.057
    2.0
    0.2
    0.4
    0.1
    0.2

  

    
      
Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing(1)

    0.456
    2.2
    0.4
    0.3
    0.4
    0.4

  

    
      
Motor vehicle repair(1)(2)

    0.591
    0.5
    0.0
    0.0
    0.1
    0.0

  

    
      
Motor vehicle insurance

    2.450
    4.4
    0.7
    0.5
    0.9
    0.1

  

    
      
Motor vehicle fees(1)(2)

    0.558
    2.2
    0.0
    0.1
    0.1
    0.0

  

    
      
State motor vehicle registration and license fees(1)(8)(2)

    0.323
    -0.1
    0.0
    0.0
    0.1
    0.0

  

    
      
Parking and other fees(1)(2)

    0.213
    6.0
    0.0
    0.2
    0.0
    0.0

  

    
      
Parking fees and tolls(1)(2)(3)

     
    8.0
    0.0
    0.2
    0.0
    0.0

  

    
      
Automobile service clubs(1)(2)(3)

     
    1.5
    -0.2
    0.0
    0.1
    -0.2

  

    
      
Public transportation

    1.169
    1.4
    0.6
    1.3
    1.7
    0.8

  

    
      
Airline fare

    0.758
    0.9
    0.9
    1.4
    2.4
    1.4

  

    
      
Other intercity transportation

    0.147
    0.1
    -0.3
    2.4
    0.5
    -0.9

  

    
      
Intercity bus fare(1)(3)(4)

     
    4.8
    1.0
    -1.1
    0.5
    1.0

  

    
      
Intercity train fare(1)(3)(4)

     
    3.7
    -2.2
    -8.3
    -1.9
    -2.2

  

    
      
Ship fare(1)(2)(3)

     
    -3.3
    -0.3
    1.1
    -0.4
    -0.3

  

    
      
Intracity transportation(1)

    0.262
    3.8
    0.0
    0.4
    0.4
    0.0

  

    
      
Intracity mass transit(1)(3)(9)

     
    3.1
    0.0
    0.0
    0.3
    0.0

  

    
      
Recreation services(9)

    3.698
    3.2
    0.1
    0.1
    0.0
    0.2

  

    
      
Video and audio services(9)

    1.496
    3.3
    -0.1
    0.2
    -0.4
    0.2

  

    
      
Cable and satellite television and radio service(11)

    1.386
    3.9
    0.0
    0.2
    -0.5
    0.3

  

    
      
Video discs and other media, including rental of video and 
      audio(1)(2)

    0.110
    -3.7
    -0.8
    0.0
    0.4
    -0.8

  

    
      
Video discs and other media(1)(2)(3)

     
    -7.9
    -0.7
    -0.2
    0.0
    -0.7

  

    
      
Rental of video or audio discs and other media(1)(2)(3)

     
    -0.5
    -0.2
    -0.5
    0.4
    -0.2

  

    
      
Pet services including veterinary(2)

    0.407
    2.9
    0.2
    0.2
    0.4
    0.6

  

    
      
Pet services(1)(2)(3)

     
    2.3
    0.3
    -0.2
    0.1
    0.3

  

    
      
Veterinarian services(2)(3)

     
    3.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.3
    0.5

  

    
      
Photographers and film processing(1)(2)

    0.058
    1.0
    0.1
    0.5
    0.5
    0.1

  

    
      
Photographer fees(1)(2)(3)

     
    0.5
    0.0
    0.0
    -0.2
    0.0

  

    
      
Film processing(1)(2)(3)

     
    1.2
    0.0
    0.6
    1.0
    0.0

  

    
      
Other recreation services(2)

    1.735
    3.3
    0.2
    0.1
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Club dues and fees for participant sports and group 
      exercises(2)

    0.562
    3.1
    0.7
    0.1
    -0.1
    0.7

  

    
      
Admissions(1)

    0.637
    3.8
    -0.5
    -0.3
    0.7
    -0.5

  

    
      
Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts(1)(2)(3)

     
    3.6
    -0.6
    -0.2
    0.7
    -0.6

  

    
      
Admission to sporting events(1)(2)(3)

     
    4.6
    -0.1
    -0.7
    0.3
    -0.1

  

    
      
Fees for lessons or instructions(1)(6)

    0.231
    3.6
    1.2
    0.9
    0.0
    1.2

  

    
      
Education and communication services(9)

    6.149
    1.9
    0.0
    0.2
    0.3
    0.2

  

    
      
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare

    3.047
    3.6
    0.0
    0.3
    0.4
    0.4

  

    
      
College tuition and fees

    1.722
    4.1
    -0.1
    0.3
    0.7
    0.3

  

    
      
Elementary and high school tuition and fees

    0.386
    3.5
    0.0
    0.2
    0.4
    0.4

  

    
      
Child care and nursery school(10)

    0.776
    2.6
    0.0
    0.3
    0.1
    0.5

  

    
      
Technical and business school tuition and fees(2)

    0.059
    3.0
    -0.2
    1.1
    0.6
    0.1

  

    
      
Postage and delivery services(2)

    0.147
    3.9
    0.0
    0.3
    0.4
    0.3

  

    
      
Postage(1)

    0.137
    3.8
    0.0
    0.3
    0.3
    0.3

  

    
      
Delivery services(1)(2)

    0.010
    5.4
    0.7
    0.4
    1.5
    0.7

  

    
      
Telephone services(1)(2)

    2.374
    0.4
    0.1
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
Wireless telephone services(1)(2)

    1.437
    -0.8
    -0.1
    0.3
    0.3
    -0.1

  

    
      
Land-line telephone services(1)(9)

    0.937
    2.1
    0.3
    -0.2
    0.0
    0.3

  

    
      
Internet services and electronic information providers(1)(2)

    0.566
    -0.4
    0.0
    -0.2
    -0.2
    0.0

  

    
      
Other personal services(9)

    1.703
    2.1
    0.1
    0.0
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
Personal care services(1)

    0.625
    1.3
    0.1
    0.0
    0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
Haircuts and other personal care services(1)(2)

    0.625
    1.3
    0.1
    0.0
    0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
Miscellaneous personal services

    1.078
    2.5
    0.1
    -0.1
    0.3
    0.1

  

    
      
Legal services(6)

    0.295
    2.1
    0.0
    0.0
    0.6
    0.0

  

    
      
Funeral expenses(6)

    0.158
    2.2
    0.6
    0.0
    0.6
    0.5

  

    
      
Laundry and dry cleaning services(2)

    0.239
    2.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(1)(2)

    0.029
    2.0
    0.5
    0.0
    0.0
    0.5

  

    
      
Financial services(1)(6)

    0.215
    3.9
    -0.3
    -0.2
    -0.3
    -0.3

  

    
      
Checking account and other bank services(1)(2)(3)

     
    6.4
    0.0
    -0.3
    -0.3
    0.0

  

    
      
Tax return preparation and other accounting fees(2)(3)

     
    2.0
    -1.1
    -0.1
    -0.1
    -1.1

  
  

    
      
Footnotes
(1) Not seasonally adjusted.
(2) Indexes on a December 1997=100 
      base.
(3) Special index 
      based on a substantially smaller sample.
(4) Indexes on a December 2007=100 base.
(5) Indexes on a December 2005=100 
      base.
(6) Indexes on a 
      December 1986=100 base.
(7) 
      Indexes on a December 1993=100 base.
(8) This index series was calculated using a 
      Laspeyres estimator. All other item stratum index series were calculated 
      using a geometric means estimator.
(9) Indexes on a December 2009=100 base.
(10) Indexes on a December 
      1990=100 base.
(11) 
      Indexes on a December 1983=100 base.
(12) Indexes on a December 2001=100 base.
(13) Indexes on a December 
      1982=100 base.
(14) 
      Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.

  

    
      
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any 
      specific date.










  Table 3. Consumer Price Index for All Urban 
  Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, special aggregate indexes, November 
  2012 
  
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

  
  

    Special aggregate indexes
    Relative
importance
Oct.
2012		
    Unadjusted indexes
    Unadjusted percent change
    Seasonally adjusted percent change

  

    Nov.
2011		
    Oct.
2012		
    Nov.
2012		
    Nov.
2011-
Nov.
2012		
    Oct.
2012-
Nov.
2012		
    Aug.
2012-
Sep.
2012		
    Sep.
2012-
Oct.
2012		
    Oct.
2012-
Nov.
2012

  
  

    
  

    
      
All items less food

    85.825
    225.532
    230.787
    229.509
    1.8
    -0.6
    0.7
    0.1
    -0.4

  

    
      
All items less shelter

    68.611
    218.205
    223.181
    221.572
    1.5
    -0.7
    0.7
    0.1
    -0.5

  

    
      
All items less food and shelter

    54.436
    214.691
    219.883
    217.881
    1.5
    -0.9
    0.9
    0.1
    -0.7

  

    
      
All items less food, shelter, and energy

    44.253
    212.473
    216.266
    216.143
    1.7
    -0.1
    0.1
    0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and 
      trucks

    42.384
    216.249
    220.349
    220.378
    1.9
    0.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
All items less medical care

    92.895
    217.479
    222.195
    221.049
    1.6
    -0.5
    0.6
    0.2
    -0.3

  

    
      
All items less energy

    89.816
    226.818
    231.169
    231.160
    1.9
    0.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
Commodities

    40.265
    184.791
    189.338
    186.845
    1.1
    -1.3
    1.0
    0.0
    -1.1

  

    
      
Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and 
    trucks

    17.779
    147.280
    148.739
    148.387
    0.8
    -0.2
    0.0
    0.0
    -0.1

  

    
      
Commodities less food

    26.090
    162.572
    167.239
    163.834
    0.8
    -2.0
    1.5
    -0.2
    -1.9

  

    
      
Commodities less food and beverages

    25.150
    160.091
    164.757
    161.274
    0.7
    -2.1
    1.6
    -0.2
    -2.0

  

    
      
Services

    59.735
    267.413
    273.066
    273.323
    2.2
    0.1
    0.3
    0.3
    0.2

  

    
      
Services less rent of shelter(1)

    28.692
    292.242
    298.222
    298.609
    2.2
    0.1
    0.3
    0.3
    0.3

  

    
      
Services less medical care services

    54.348
    254.978
    260.023
    260.231
    2.1
    0.1
    0.3
    0.3
    0.3

  

    
      
Durables

    8.725
    112.405
    111.970
    111.719
    -0.6
    -0.2
    -0.7
    -0.3
    0.0

  

    
      
Nondurables

    31.539
    220.592
    227.788
    224.101
    1.6
    -1.6
    1.3
    0.1
    -1.4

  

    
      
Nondurables less food

    17.365
    210.101
    219.660
    213.188
    1.5
    -2.9
    2.3
    -0.1
    -2.7

  

    
      
Nondurables less food and beverages

    16.425
    208.902
    218.745
    211.925
    1.4
    -3.1
    2.5
    -0.1
    -2.9

  

    
      
Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel

    12.727
    264.478
    278.142
    268.048
    1.3
    -3.6
    3.2
    -0.3
    -3.6

  

    
      
Nondurables less food and apparel

    13.667
    259.934
    272.738
    263.531
    1.4
    -3.4
    3.0
    -0.3
    -3.3

  

    
      
Housing

    40.658
    219.969
    223.708
    223.814
    1.7
    0.0
    0.3
    0.2
    0.3

  

    
      
Education and communication(2)

    6.733
    132.750
    134.767
    134.736
    1.5
    0.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Education(2)

    3.256
    212.751
    220.830
    220.856
    3.8
    0.0
    0.3
    0.4
    0.4

  

    
      
Communication(2)

    3.476
    83.016
    82.577
    82.532
    -0.6
    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.0
    -0.1

  

    
      
Information and information processing(2)

    3.329
    79.625
    79.058
    79.011
    -0.8
    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.0
    -0.1

  

    
      
Information technology, hardware and services(3)

    0.955
    8.866
    8.577
    8.544
    -3.6
    -0.4
    -0.5
    -0.5
    -0.5

  

    
      
Recreation(2)

    5.963
    113.232
    114.774
    114.763
    1.4
    0.0
    0.0
    -0.1
    0.1

  

    
      
Video and audio(2)

    1.893
    98.315
    99.067
    98.812
    0.5
    -0.3
    0.0
    -0.5
    0.0

  

    
      
Pets, pet products and services(2)

    1.092
    160.394
    163.167
    163.628
    2.0
    0.3
    0.3
    0.3
    0.4

  

    
      
Photography(2)

    0.111
    80.195
    79.084
    78.563
    -2.0
    -0.7
    0.6
    -0.9
    -0.2

  

    
      
Food and beverages

    15.114
    230.656
    234.718
    234.742
    1.8
    0.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Domestically produced farm food(4)

    7.198
    235.925
    239.594
    239.474
    1.5
    -0.1
    -0.2
    0.5
    -0.1

  

    
      
Other services

    11.549
    317.275
    324.632
    324.789
    2.4
    0.0
    0.1
    0.2
    0.2

  

    
      
Apparel less footwear

    2.995
    121.934
    125.460
    123.437
    1.2
    -1.6
    0.4
    0.7
    -0.7

  

    
      
Fuels and utilities

    5.256
    218.199
    218.287
    217.964
    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.7
    0.4
    0.7

  

    
      
Household energy

    4.069
    190.444
    187.657
    187.141
    -1.7
    -0.3
    0.8
    0.4
    0.8

  

    
      
Medical care

    7.105
    404.858
    418.359
    418.653
    3.4
    0.1
    0.3
    0.0
    0.1

  

    
      
Transportation

    17.382
    211.358
    220.232
    214.525
    1.5
    -2.6
    2.4
    -0.1
    -2.6

  

    
      
Private transportation

    16.214
    206.635
    215.832
    209.745
    1.5
    -2.8
    2.5
    -0.3
    -2.8

  

    
      
New and used motor vehicles(2)

    5.521
    100.021
    99.935
    99.645
    -0.4
    -0.3
    -0.5
    -0.5
    -0.1

  

    
      
Utilities and public transportation

    9.856
    205.469
    207.145
    207.131
    0.8
    0.0
    0.4
    0.3
    0.4

  

    
      
Household furnishings and operations

    4.013
    125.073
    125.300
    125.500
    0.3
    0.2
    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.4

  

    
      
Other goods and services

    3.347
    390.761
    396.337
    396.702
    1.5
    0.1
    -0.1
    0.0
    0.0

  

    
      
Personal care

    2.553
    210.354
    213.135
    213.363
    1.4
    0.1
    -0.2
    0.0
    0.0

  
  

    
      
Footnotes
(1) Indexes on a December 1982=100 
      base.
(2) Indexes on a 
      December 1997=100 base.
(3) 
      Indexes on a December 1988=100 base.
(4) Not seasonally adjusted.

  

    
      
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any 
      specific date.










  Table 4. Consumer Price Index for All Urban 
  Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, all items index, November 2012 
  
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

  
  

    Area
    Pricing
Schedule(1)		
    Percent change to Nov. 2012 from:
    Percent change to Oct. 2012 from:

  

    Nov.
2011		
    Sep.
2012		
    Oct.
2012		
    Oct.
2011		
    Aug.
2012		
    Sep.
2012

  
  

    
      
U.S. city average

    
      
M

    1.8
    -0.5
    -0.5
    2.2
    0.4
    0.0

  

    
  

    
      
Region and area size(2)

    
  

    
  

    
      
Northeast urban

    
      
M

    1.8
    -0.1
    -0.2
    1.9
    0.5
    0.1

  

    
      
Size A - More than 1,500,000

    
      
M

    2.0
    0.0
    0.0
    1.8
    0.4
    0.0

  

    
      
Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3)

    
      
M

    1.3
    -0.4
    -0.7
    1.9
    0.9
    0.2

  

    
  

    
      
Midwest urban

    
      
M

    1.8
    -0.7
    -0.4
    2.2
    0.0
    -0.3

  

    
      
Size A - More than 1,500,000

    
      
M

    1.7
    -0.7
    -0.4
    2.1
    0.1
    -0.3

  

    
      
Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3)

    
      
M

    2.0
    -0.7
    -0.3
    2.2
    -0.3
    -0.4

  

    
      
Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000)

    
      
M

    1.6
    -0.8
    -0.6
    2.3
    0.1
    -0.2

  

    
  

    
      
South urban

    
      
M

    1.6
    -0.7
    -0.5
    2.1
    0.3
    -0.2

  

    
      
Size A - More than 1,500,000

    
      
M

    1.6
    -0.8
    -0.5
    2.2
    0.2
    -0.4

  

    
      
Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3)

    
      
M

    1.4
    -0.6
    -0.5
    1.9
    0.3
    -0.1

  

    
      
Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000)

    
      
M

    2.1
    -1.1
    -0.6
    2.7
    0.2
    -0.5

  

    
  

    
      
West urban

    
      
M

    1.9
    -0.4
    -0.7
    2.5
    0.8
    0.4

  

    
      
Size A - More than 1,500,000

    
      
M

    2.1
    -0.4
    -0.9
    2.8
    1.0
    0.5

  

    
      
Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3)

    
      
M

    1.4
    -0.2
    -0.4
    1.6
    0.6
    0.2

  

    
  

    
      
Size classes

    
  

    
  

    
      
A(4)

    
      
M

    1.9
    -0.5
    -0.5
    2.3
    0.4
    0.0

  

    
      
B/C(3)

    
      
M

    1.5
    -0.5
    -0.5
    1.9
    0.4
    -0.1

  

    
      
D

    
      
M

    2.1
    -0.8
    -0.5
    2.7
    0.3
    -0.3

  

    
  

    
      
Selected local areas(5)

    
  

    
  

    
      
Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI

    
      
M

    1.5
    -0.5
    -0.4
    1.7
    0.1
    -0.2

  

    
      
Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA

    
      
M

    2.1
    -0.2
    -1.0
    3.0
    1.2
    0.8

  

    
      
New York-Northern N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PA

    
      
M

    2.0
    -0.1
    0.0
    1.7
    0.3
    -0.1

  

    
  

    
      
Boston-Brockton-Nashua, MA-NH-ME-CT

    
      
1

    2.0
    0.2
     
     
     
     

  

    
      
Cleveland-Akron, OH

    
      
1

    1.6
    -1.0
     
     
     
     

  

    
      
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

    
      
1

    1.7
    -0.5
     
     
     
     

  

    
      
Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV(6)

    
      
1

    2.1
    -0.7
     
     
     
     

  

    
  

    
      
Atlanta, GA

    
      
2

     
     
     
    1.8
    -1.2
     

  

    
      
Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI

    
      
2

     
     
     
    2.4
    0.5
     

  

    
      
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX

    
      
2

     
     
     
    1.4
    0.1
     

  

    
      
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL

    
      
2

     
     
     
    2.0
    0.3
     

  

    
      
Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD

    
      
2

     
     
     
    2.2
    0.4
     

  

    
      
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA

    
      
2

     
     
     
    3.2
    0.7
     

  

    
      
Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA

    
      
2

     
     
     
    2.3
    0.5
     

  
  

    
      
Footnotes
(1) Foods, fuels, and several 
      other items are priced every month in all areas. Most other goods and 
      services are priced as indicated: M - Every month. 1 - January, March, 
      May, July, September, and November. 2 - February, April, June, August, 
      October, and December.
(2) 
      Regions defined as the four Census regions.
(3) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.
(4) Indexes on a December 1986=100 
      base.
(5) In addition, the 
      following metropolitan areas are published semiannually and appear in 
      Tables 34 and 39 of the January and July issues of the CPI Detailed 
      Report: Anchorage, AK; Cincinnati-Hamilton, OH-KY-IN; 
      Denver-Boulder-Greeley, CO; Honolulu, HI; Kansas City, MO-KS; 
      Milwaukee-Racine, WI; Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI; Phoenix-Mesa, AZ; 
      Pittsburgh, PA; Portland-Salem, OR-WA; St. Louis, MO-IL; San Diego, CA; 
      Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL.
(6) Indexes on a November 1996=100 
  base.

  

    
      
NOTE: Local area indexes are byproducts of the national 
      CPI program. Each local index has a smaller sample size than the national 
      index and is, therefore, subject to substantially more sampling and other 
      measurement error. As a result, local area indexes show greater volatility 
      than the national index, although their long-term trends are similar. 
      Therefore, the Bureau of Labor Statistics strongly urges users to consider 
      adopting the national average CPI for use in their escalator 
      clauses.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific 
      date.










  Table 5. Chained Consumer Price Index for All 
  Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) and the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers 
  (CPI-U): U.S. city average, all items index, November 2012 
  
[Percent changes]

  
  

    Month Year
    Unadjusted 1-month percent change
    Unadjusted 12-month percent change

  

    C-CPI-U(1)
    CPI-U
    C-CPI-U(1)
    CPI-U

  
  

    
      
December 2000

     
     
    2.6
    3.4

  

    
      
December 2001

     
     
    1.3
    1.6

  

    
      
December 2002

     
     
    2.0
    2.4

  

    
      
December 2003

     
     
    1.7
    1.9

  

    
      
December 2004

     
     
    3.2
    3.3

  

    
      
December 2005

     
     
    2.9
    3.4

  

    
      
December 2006

     
     
    2.3
    2.5

  

    
      
December 2007

     
     
    3.7
    4.1

  

    
      
December 2008

     
     
    0.2
    0.1

  

    
      
December 2009

     
     
    2.5
    2.7

  

    
  

    
      
January 2010

    0.4
    0.3
    2.4
    2.6

  

    
      
February 2010

    0.0
    0.0
    1.9
    2.1

  

    
      
March 2010

    0.4
    0.4
    2.1
    2.3

  

    
      
April 2010

    0.1
    0.2
    2.1
    2.2

  

    
      
May 2010

    0.0
    0.1
    1.8
    2.0

  

    
      
June 2010

    -0.1
    -0.1
    0.8
    1.1

  

    
      
July 2010

    0.0
    0.0
    1.0
    1.2

  

    
      
August 2010

    0.2
    0.1
    0.9
    1.1

  

    
      
September 2010

    0.1
    0.1
    0.9
    1.1

  

    
      
October 2010

    0.1
    0.1
    0.9
    1.2

  

    
      
November 2010

    0.0
    0.0
    0.9
    1.1

  

    
      
December 2010

    0.2
    0.2
    1.3
    1.5

  

    
      
January 2011

    0.4
    0.5
    1.4
    1.6

  

    
      
February 2011

    0.5
    0.5
    1.9
    2.1

  

    
      
March 2011

    0.8
    1.0
    2.3
    2.7

  

    
      
April 2011

    0.6
    0.6
    2.7
    3.2

  

    
      
May 2011

    0.4
    0.5
    3.1
    3.6

  

    
      
June 2011

    0.0
    -0.1
    3.2
    3.6

  

    
      
July 2011

    0.1
    0.1
    3.3
    3.6

  

    
      
August 2011

    0.3
    0.3
    3.4
    3.8

  

    
      
September 2011

    0.2
    0.2
    3.5
    3.9

  

    
      
October 2011

    -0.2
    -0.2
    3.2
    3.5

  

    
      
November 2011

    -0.1
    -0.1
    3.1
    3.4

  

    
      
December 2011

    -0.2
    -0.2
    2.7
    3.0

  

    
      
January 2012

    0.4
    0.4
    2.7
    2.9

  

    
      
February 2012

    0.4
    0.4
    2.6
    2.9

  

    
      
March 2012

    0.6
    0.8
    2.4
    2.7

  

    
      
April 2012

    0.3
    0.3
    2.1
    2.3

  

    
      
May 2012

    -0.1
    -0.1
    1.6
    1.7

  

    
      
June 2012

    -0.1
    -0.1
    1.6
    1.7

  

    
      
July 2012

    -0.2
    -0.2
    1.3
    1.4

  

    
      
August 2012

    0.4
    0.6
    1.5
    1.7

  

    
      
September 2012

    0.4
    0.4
    1.7
    2.0

  

    
      
October 2012

    0.0
    0.0
    1.9
    2.2

  

    
      
November 2012

    -0.4
    -0.5
    1.6
    1.8

  
  

    
      
Footnotes
(1) The C-CPI-U is designed to be 
      a closer approximation to a cost-of-living index in that it, in its final 
      form, accounts for any substitution that consumers make across item 
      categories in response to changes in relative prices. Since the 
      expenditure data required for the calculation of the C-CPI-U are available 
      only with a time lag, the C-CPI-U is being issued first in preliminary 
      form using the latest available expenditure data at that time and is 
      subject to two revisions.

  

    
      
NOTE: Indexes for 2012 are intial estimates. Indexes for 
      2011 are interim adjustments. Data prior to 2011 are final.
NOTE: Index 
      applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific 
  date.










  Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban 
  Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, November 2012, 
  1-month analysis table 
  
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

  
  

    Expenditure category
    Relative
importance
Oct.
2012		
    One Month

  

    Seasonally adjusted percent change
Oct. 
      2012-
Nov. 2012		
    Seasonally adjusted effect on All 
      Items
Oct. 2012-
Nov. 2012(1)		
    Standard error, median price change(2)
    Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally 
      adjusted change since:(3)

  

    Date
    Percent change

  
  

    
      
All items

    100.000
    -0.3
     
    0.03
    S-May 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Food

    14.175
    0.2
    0.031
    0.08
    -
    -

  

    
      
Food at home

    8.518
    0.3
    0.024
    0.14
    -
    -

  

    
      
Cereals and bakery products

    1.220
    0.3
    0.004
    0.35
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Cereals and cereal products

    0.464
    0.5
    0.003
    0.50
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Flour and prepared flour mixes

    0.052
    -0.5
    0.000
    0.88
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Breakfast cereal(4)

    0.286
    1.2
    0.003
    0.69
    L-Nov. 2011
    1.8

  

    
      
Rice, pasta, cornmeal(4)

    0.126
    1.3
    0.002
    0.72
    L-Oct. 2011
    2.2

  

    
      
Rice(4)(5)(6)

     
    1.7
     
    0.81
    L-Oct. 2011
    2.6

  

    
      
Bakery products

    0.756
    0.0
    0.000
    0.43
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Bread(5)

    0.223
    -0.9
    -0.002
    0.89
    S-Jan. 2012
    -1.0

  

    
      
White bread(4)(6)

     
    -0.7
     
    1.19
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.8

  

    
      
Bread other than white(4)(6)

     
    -1.3
     
    1.30
    S-Aug. 2012
    -2.3

  

    
      
Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(4)(5)

    0.112
    0.4
    0.000
    0.61
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies

    0.184
    -0.4
    -0.001
    0.88
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Cookies(4)(6)

     
    0.9
     
    0.95
    L-Apr. 2012
    2.0

  

    
      
Fresh cakes and cupcakes(4)(6)

     
    -0.5
     
    0.97
    S-May 2012
    -2.2

  

    
      
Other bakery products

    0.238
    0.7
    0.002
    0.78
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.8

  

    
      
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(4)(6)

     
    0.2
     
    0.92
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.8

  

    
      
Crackers, bread, and cracker products(6)

     
    -0.1
     
    1.17
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, 
      turnovers(6)

     
    2.4
     
    1.11
    L-Apr. 2008
    5.2

  

    
      
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

    1.946
    -0.1
    -0.002
    0.23
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.6

  

    
      
Meats, poultry, and fish

    1.835
    0.1
    0.001
    0.24
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Meats

    1.188
    0.0
    0.000
    0.28
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.8

  

    
      
Beef and veal(4)

    0.557
    0.1
    0.000
    0.41
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Uncooked ground beef(4)

    0.218
    0.2
    0.000
    0.60
    L-Jun. 2012
    1.1

  

    
      
Uncooked beef roasts(4)(5)

    0.082
    0.4
    0.000
    1.10
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.2

  

    
      
Uncooked beef steaks(4)(5)

    0.206
    -0.2
    0.000
    0.79
    S-Aug. 2012
    -1.0

  

    
      
Uncooked other beef and veal(4)(5)

    0.051
    0.0
    0.000
    0.73
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.1

  

    
      
Pork

    0.369
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.48
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.6

  

    
      
Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(5)

    0.140
    -0.2
    0.000
    0.84
    L-Sep. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Bacon and related products(6)

     
    -0.1
     
    1.07
    L-Aug. 2012
    3.6

  

    
      
Breakfast sausage and related products(4)(5)(6)

     
    -2.1
     
    1.23
    S-Nov. 2010
    -3.7

  

    
      
Ham

    0.081
    -0.5
    0.000
    0.98
    L-Aug. 2012
    2.0

  

    
      
Ham, excluding canned(6)

     
    -0.8
     
    1.04
    L-Aug. 2012
    2.3

  

    
      
Pork chops

    0.061
    1.0
    0.001
    1.02
    S-Sep. 2012
    -2.6

  

    
      
Other pork including roasts and picnics(5)

    0.088
    0.4
    0.000
    1.09
    S-Sep. 2012
    -3.7

  

    
      
Other meats

    0.262
    0.1
    0.000
    0.63
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Frankfurters(6)

     
    0.7
     
    2.08
    L-May 2012
    1.8

  

    
      
Lunchmeats(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.2
     
    0.64
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Lamb and organ meats(4)(6)

     
    -1.2
     
    1.06
    S-Sep. 2012
    -5.9

  

    
      
Lamb and mutton(4)(5)(6)

     
    -3.3
     
    1.19
    S-Sep. 2012
    -4.6

  

    
      
Poultry

    0.345
    0.2
    0.001
    0.62
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Chicken(5)

    0.268
    0.4
    0.001
    0.80
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Fresh whole chicken(4)(6)

     
    2.1
     
    1.91
    L-Jul. 2012
    3.3

  

    
      
Fresh and frozen chicken parts(4)(6)

     
    0.1
     
    0.85
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Other poultry including turkey(5)

    0.076
    0.9
    0.001
    0.80
    L-Mar. 2012
    1.5

  

    
      
Fish and seafood(4)

    0.302
    0.2
    0.001
    0.52
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Fresh fish and seafood(4)(5)

    0.155
    -0.5
    -0.001
    0.75
    S-Feb. 2012
    -1.5

  

    
      
Processed fish and seafood(5)

    0.147
    0.6
    0.001
    0.70
    L-Jun. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Shelf stable fish and seafood(4)(6)

     
    1.1
     
    1.17
    L-Jul. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Frozen fish and seafood(4)(6)

     
    0.7
     
    1.03
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Eggs

    0.111
    -3.1
    -0.003
    0.77
    S-Sep. 2012
    -3.9

  

    
      
Dairy and related products(4)

    0.888
    0.8
    0.008
    0.31
    -
    -

  

    
      
Milk(4)(5)

    0.289
    2.5
    0.007
    0.33
    L-Mar. 2011
    3.4

  

    
      
Fresh whole milk(4)(6)

     
    2.6
     
    0.44
    L-Apr. 2011
    2.6

  

    
      
Fresh milk other than whole(4)(5)(6)

     
    2.4
     
    0.48
    L-Mar. 2011
    3.2

  

    
      
Cheese and related products(4)

    0.284
    0.8
    0.002
    0.59
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Ice cream and related products

    0.134
    0.4
    0.001
    0.83
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Other dairy and related products(5)

    0.181
    0.7
    0.001
    0.61
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Fruits and vegetables

    1.257
    0.2
    0.003
    0.37
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Fresh fruits and vegetables

    0.956
    -0.1
    -0.001
    0.47
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Fresh fruits

    0.506
    0.3
    0.002
    0.63
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Apples

    0.091
    2.1
    0.002
    1.15
    L-Aug. 2012
    3.6

  

    
      
Bananas

    0.080
    -0.3
    0.000
    0.82
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.6

  

    
      
Citrus fruits(5)

    0.120
    -1.5
    -0.002
    1.48
    S-Sep. 2012
    -3.8

  

    
      
Oranges, including tangerines(6)

     
    -0.4
     
    1.73
    S-Sep. 2012
    -3.7

  

    
      
Other fresh fruits(5)

    0.215
    1.0
    0.002
    1.07
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.4

  

    
      
Fresh vegetables

    0.449
    -0.5
    -0.002
    0.63
    S-Aug. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Potatoes

    0.076
    2.5
    0.002
    1.06
    L-May 2011
    2.7

  

    
      
Lettuce

    0.061
    -0.1
    0.000
    1.57
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Tomatoes(4)

    0.079
    1.3
    0.001
    1.80
    S-Aug. 2012
    -4.8

  

    
      
Other fresh vegetables

    0.234
    -0.2
    0.000
    0.91
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Processed fruits and vegetables(5)

    0.302
    1.1
    0.003
    0.47
    L-Feb. 2012
    1.2

  

    
      
Canned fruits and vegetables(5)

    0.151
    2.0
    0.003
    0.69
    L-Sep. 2008
    2.5

  

    
      
Canned fruits(5)(6)

     
    2.8
     
    0.81
    L-Sep. 2008
    2.9

  

    
      
Canned vegetables(5)(6)

     
    2.1
     
    0.98
    L-Nov. 2011
    2.3

  

    
      
Frozen fruits and vegetables(5)

    0.094
    0.7
    0.001
    0.87
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Frozen vegetables(6)

     
    1.3
     
    1.04
    L-May 2012
    1.6

  

    
      
Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(5)

    0.057
    -1.7
    -0.001
    0.79
    S-EVER
    -

  

    
      
Dried beans, peas, and lentils(4)(5)(6)

     
    -2.9
     
    1.19
    S-Mar. 2008
    -3.0

  

    
      
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

    0.938
    0.5
    0.004
    0.42
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(5)

    0.703
    0.8
    0.005
    0.50
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.1

  

    
      
Carbonated drinks

    0.288
    -0.3
    -0.001
    0.72
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.3

  

    
      
Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)(5)

    0.014
    0.0
    0.000
    1.09
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)(5)

    0.402
    1.1
    0.004
    0.65
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.1

  

    
      
Beverage materials including coffee and tea(5)

    0.234
    -0.4
    -0.001
    0.59
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Coffee

    0.142
    0.6
    0.001
    0.81
    L-Nov. 2011
    1.8

  

    
      
Roasted coffee(6)

     
    0.5
     
    0.77
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Instant and freeze dried coffee(4)(6)

     
    -1.6
     
    1.18
    S-Sep. 2012
    -2.4

  

    
      
Other beverage materials including tea(5)

    0.093
    -0.9
    -0.001
    0.77
    S-May 2012
    -1.6

  

    
      
Other food at home

    2.268
    0.4
    0.008
    0.26
    L-Feb. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Sugar and sweets(4)

    0.305
    -1.2
    -0.004
    0.59
    S-Nov. 2011
    -1.7

  

    
      
Sugar and artificial sweeteners

    0.059
    -0.6
    0.000
    0.49
    L-Aug. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Candy and chewing gum(4)(5)

    0.183
    -1.0
    -0.002
    0.92
    S-May 2012
    -1.2

  

    
      
Other sweets(5)

    0.063
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.71
    S-Aug. 2012
    -1.2

  

    
      
Fats and oils

    0.262
    0.8
    0.002
    0.51
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Butter and margarine(5)

    0.076
    2.7
    0.002
    0.79
    L-Mar. 2011
    3.4

  

    
      
Butter(6)

     
    1.4
     
    1.21
    L-Sep. 2012
    3.0

  

    
      
Margarine(6)

     
    1.0
     
    1.06
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Salad dressing(4)(5)

    0.066
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.80
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Other fats and oils including peanut butter(5)

    0.121
    -0.5
    -0.001
    0.91
    S-Feb. 2012
    -0.7

  

    
      
Peanut butter(4)(5)(6)

     
    -0.6
     
    1.09
    S-May 2012
    -0.6

  

    
      
Other foods

    1.701
    0.6
    0.010
    0.31
    L-Feb. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Soups

    0.095
    1.8
    0.002
    1.05
    L-Feb. 2011
    2.1

  

    
      
Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods(4)

    0.298
    0.6
    0.002
    0.76
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.7

  

    
      
Snacks(4)

    0.328
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.75
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces

    0.286
    0.7
    0.002
    0.75
    L-Apr. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Salt and other seasonings and spices(5)(6)

     
    -0.5
     
    0.81
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.6

  

    
      
Olives, pickles, relishes(4)(5)(6)

     
    -1.2
     
    1.36
    S-May 2012
    -2.7

  

    
      
Sauces and gravies(5)(6)

     
    -1.3
     
    1.40
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Other condiments(4)(6)

     
    -1.5
     
    0.74
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Baby food(4)(5)

    0.072
    0.0
    0.000
    0.51
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Other miscellaneous foods(4)(5)

    0.622
    0.4
    0.003
    0.57
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Prepared salads(4)(7)(6)

     
    -0.1
     
    0.89
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Food away from home(4)

    5.656
    0.1
    0.007
    0.06
    -
    -

  

    
      
Full service meals and snacks(4)(5)

    2.679
    0.1
    0.003
    0.07
    -
    -

  

    
      
Limited service meals and snacks(4)(5)

    2.277
    0.1
    0.003
    0.10
    -
    -

  

    
      
Food at employee sites and schools(5)

    0.261
    0.1
    0.000
    0.14
    S-Jun. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Food at elementary and secondary schools(4)(8)(6)

     
    0.1
     
    0.12
    -
    -

  

    
      
Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(4)(5)

    0.081
    1.0
    0.001
    0.23
    L-Sep. 2011
    1.2

  

    
      
Other food away from home(4)(5)

    0.359
    0.2
    0.001
    0.12
    -
    -

  

    
  

    
      
Energy

    10.184
    -4.1
    -0.430
    0.11
    S-May 2012
    -4.3

  

    
      
Energy commodities

    6.443
    -6.9
    -0.463
    0.11
    S-Dec. 2008
    -17.8

  

    
      
Fuel oil and other fuels(4)

    0.328
    0.3
    0.001
    0.42
    S-Jul. 2012
    -1.4

  

    
      
Fuel oil(4)

    0.232
    -0.2
    0.000
    0.54
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Propane, kerosene, and firewood(4)(9)

    0.096
    -0.3
    0.000
    0.44
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.1

  

    
      
Motor fuel

    6.115
    -7.3
    -0.464
    0.11
    S-Dec. 2008
    -18.5

  

    
      
Gasoline (all types)

    5.919
    -7.4
    -0.457
    0.12
    S-Dec. 2008
    -18.7

  

    
      
Gasoline, unleaded regular(6)

     
    -7.5
     
    0.28
    S-Dec. 2008
    -19.2

  

    
      
Gasoline, unleaded midgrade(10)(6)

     
    -7.3
     
    0.27
    S-Dec. 2008
    -17.8

  

    
      
Gasoline, unleaded premium(6)

     
    -6.9
     
    0.27
    S-Dec. 2008
    -17.7

  

    
      
Other motor fuels(5)

    0.196
    -1.3
    -0.003
    0.16
    S-Jun. 2012
    -7.0

  

    
      
Energy services(11)

    3.741
    0.9
    0.033
    0.16
    L-Mar. 2010
    1.2

  

    
      
Electricity(11)

    2.868
    0.7
    0.021
    0.18
    L-May 2011
    0.7

  

    
      
Utility (piped) gas service(11)

    0.872
    1.3
    0.012
    0.18
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.0

  

    
  

    
      
All items less food and energy

    75.642
    0.1
    0.085
    0.04
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Commodities less food and energy commodities

    19.647
    -0.1
    -0.024
    0.09
    -
    -

  

    
      
Household furnishings and supplies(12)

    3.292
    0.1
    0.004
    0.15
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Window and floor coverings and other linens(4)(5)

    0.268
    0.0
    0.000
    0.62
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Floor coverings(4)(5)

    0.038
    -0.8
    0.000
    0.55
    S-Dec. 2011
    -1.2

  

    
      
Window coverings(4)(5)

    0.076
    0.7
    0.001
    0.68
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Other linens(4)(5)

    0.154
    -0.2
    0.000
    0.92
    S-Aug. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Furniture and bedding(4)

    0.712
    -0.1
    -0.001
    0.34
    -
    -

  

    
      
Bedroom furniture(4)

    0.232
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.65
    S-Jun. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(4)(5)

    0.340
    -1.0
    -0.004
    0.42
    S-Sep. 2011
    -1.3

  

    
      
Other furniture(5)

    0.133
    1.9
    0.003
    0.73
    L-Jul. 2012
    5.7

  

    
      
Infants' furniture(4)(8)(6)

     
     
     
     
     
     

  

    
      
Appliances(5)

    0.283
    0.7
    0.002
    0.38
    L-Feb. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Major appliances(5)

    0.163
    0.3
    0.000
    0.48
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.7

  

    
      
Laundry equipment(6)

     
    1.2
     
    0.58
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Other appliances(4)(5)

    0.117
    -0.3
    0.000
    0.59
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Other household equipment and furnishings(4)(5)

    0.479
    0.1
    0.000
    0.41
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Clocks, lamps, and decorator items(4)

    0.250
    0.0
    0.000
    0.51
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Indoor plants and flowers(13)

    0.100
    1.0
    0.001
    0.69
    L-Mar. 2011
    1.1

  

    
      
Dishes and flatware(4)(5)

    0.046
    -0.4
    0.000
    1.02
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Nonelectric cookware and tableware(5)

    0.083
    0.6
    0.001
    0.51
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(5)

    0.667
    0.6
    0.004
    0.28
    L-Aug. 2011
    0.8

  

    
      
Tools, hardware and supplies(4)(5)

    0.171
    0.0
    0.000
    0.35
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Outdoor equipment and supplies(5)

    0.353
    0.8
    0.003
    0.32
    L-Apr. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Housekeeping supplies(4)

    0.882
    0.2
    0.001
    0.27
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Household cleaning products(4)(5)

    0.357
    0.1
    0.000
    0.40
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Household paper products(4)(5)

    0.242
    0.4
    0.001
    0.38
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Miscellaneous household products(4)(5)

    0.284
    0.1
    0.000
    0.47
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Apparel

    3.698
    -0.6
    -0.021
    0.39
    S-Feb. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Men's and boys' apparel

    0.877
    0.8
    0.007
    0.61
    L-Jul. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Men's apparel

    0.696
    0.5
    0.003
    0.65
    L-Jul. 2012
    1.9

  

    
      
Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear

    0.127
    2.3
    0.003
    1.77
    L-Jan. 2012
    6.3

  

    
      
Men's furnishings

    0.182
    1.2
    0.002
    0.98
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.8

  

    
      
Men's shirts and sweaters(5)

    0.224
    -0.8
    -0.002
    1.49
    S-Sep. 2012
    -3.7

  

    
      
Men's pants and shorts

    0.154
    0.6
    0.001
    1.32
    L-Jul. 2012
    2.5

  

    
      
Boys' apparel

    0.181
    1.3
    0.002
    1.48
    L-Jul. 2012
    1.8

  

    
      
Women's and girls' apparel

    1.588
    -1.4
    -0.021
    0.75
    S-Sep. 2011
    -1.5

  

    
      
Women's apparel

    1.315
    -0.6
    -0.008
    0.82
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.7

  

    
      
Women's outerwear

    0.106
    -0.4
    0.000
    3.37
    S-Aug. 2012
    -6.3

  

    
      
Women's dresses

    0.182
    -3.4
    -0.006
    2.67
    S-Aug. 2012
    -3.5

  

    
      
Women's suits and separates(5)

    0.621
    -0.1
    -0.001
    1.10
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and 
      accessories(5)

    0.390
    0.5
    0.002
    1.16
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Girls' apparel

    0.273
    -5.0
    -0.013
    2.09
    S-Oct. 2009
    -5.3

  

    
      
Footwear

    0.702
    0.1
    0.000
    0.56
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Men's footwear(4)

    0.215
    0.2
    0.000
    0.85
    S-Jul. 2012
    -1.0

  

    
      
Boys' and girls' footwear

    0.151
    1.6
    0.002
    1.22
    L-Aug. 2011
    2.3

  

    
      
Women's footwear

    0.336
    -0.3
    -0.001
    0.86
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Infants' and toddlers' apparel

    0.205
    -1.7
    -0.003
    1.00
    S-Apr. 2007
    -2.2

  

    
      
Jewelry and watches(9)

    0.325
    -1.2
    -0.004
    1.36
    S-Jul. 2012
    -2.2

  

    
      
Watches(4)(9)

    0.090
    -3.0
    -0.003
    0.78
    S-EVER
    -

  

    
      
Jewelry(9)

    0.235
    -0.8
    -0.002
    1.56
    S-Jul. 2012
    -2.5

  

    
      
Transportation commodities less motor fuel(12)

    5.507
    -0.1
    -0.004
    0.07
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
New vehicles

    3.140
    0.2
    0.006
    0.11
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
New cars and trucks(5)(6)

     
    0.2
     
    0.10
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
New cars(6)

     
    0.4
     
    0.15
    L-Apr. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
New trucks(14)(6)

     
    -0.1
     
    0.11
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Used cars and trucks

    1.869
    -0.5
    -0.010
    0.02
    L-Jul. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Motor vehicle parts and equipment(4)

    0.431
    -0.1
    -0.001
    0.20
    -
    -

  

    
      
Tires(4)

    0.292
    -0.6
    -0.002
    0.25
    S-Jul. 2009
    -0.6

  

    
      
Vehicle accessories other than tires(4)(5)

    0.138
    0.9
    0.001
    0.25
    L-Sep. 2011
    0.9

  

    
      
Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(4)(6)

     
    0.3
     
    0.25
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(4)(6)

     
    3.9
     
    0.64
    L-Oct. 2008
    5.1

  

    
      
Medical care commodities(4)

    1.717
    -0.4
    -0.008
    0.14
    S-May 2008
    -0.7

  

    
      
Medicinal drugs(4)(12)

    1.639
    -0.5
    -0.008
    0.15
    S-EVER
    -

  

    
      
Prescription drugs

    1.329
    -0.5
    -0.007
    0.14
    S-May 2008
    -0.5

  

    
      
Nonprescription drugs(4)(12)

    0.310
    0.3
    0.001
    0.49
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Medical equipment and supplies(4)(12)

    0.078
    0.7
    0.001
    0.47
    L-May 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Recreation commodities(12)

    2.265
    -0.1
    -0.003
    0.18
    L-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Video and audio products(12)

    0.397
    -0.8
    -0.003
    0.28
    S-Jun. 2012
    -1.5

  

    
      
Televisions

    0.147
    -1.1
    -0.002
    0.64
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Other video equipment(4)(5)

    0.026
    -2.9
    -0.001
    0.61
    S-Dec. 2010
    -3.1

  

    
      
Audio equipment(4)

    0.070
    -0.6
    0.000
    0.45
    L-Sep. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Audio discs, tapes and other media(4)(5)

    0.044
    -0.5
    0.000
    0.47
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Pets and pet products(4)

    0.685
    0.3
    0.002
    0.39
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Pet food(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.4
     
    0.41
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.8
     
    0.76
    L-Feb. 2012
    0.8

  

    
      
Sporting goods(4)

    0.459
    -0.2
    -0.001
    0.31
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Sports vehicles including bicycles(4)

    0.242
    0.3
    0.001
    0.33
    -
    -

  

    
      
Sports equipment(4)

    0.208
    -0.7
    -0.002
    0.53
    S-Dec. 2011
    -0.7

  

    
      
Photographic equipment and supplies

    0.052
    -0.4
    0.000
    0.62
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Film and photographic supplies(4)(5)(6)

     
     
     
     
     
     

  

    
      
Photographic equipment(5)(6)

     
    -0.4
     
    0.82
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Recreational reading materials(4)

    0.222
    0.6
    0.001
    0.34
    L-Mar. 2012
    0.7

  

    
      
Newspapers and magazines(4)(5)

    0.123
    0.9
    0.001
    0.48
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Recreational books(4)(5)

    0.095
    0.2
    0.000
    0.47
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Other recreational goods(5)

    0.450
    -0.4
    -0.002
    0.44
    -
    -

  

    
      
Toys(4)

    0.331
    -0.7
    -0.002
    0.53
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment(4)(5)(6)

     
    -0.6
     
    0.51
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.2

  

    
      
Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(5)

    0.060
    0.8
    0.000
    0.91
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.4

  

    
      
Music instruments and accessories(5)

    0.039
    0.1
    0.000
    0.42
    S-Jul. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Education and communication commodities(12)

    0.584
    -0.4
    -0.003
    0.34
    L-Sep. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Educational books and supplies

    0.209
    0.8
    0.002
    0.29
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
College textbooks(4)(15)(6)

     
    0.5
     
    0.24
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Information technology commodities(12)

    0.375
    -1.1
    -0.004
    0.43
    S-Aug. 2012
    -1.2

  

    
      
Personal computers and peripheral equipment(7)

    0.247
    -1.6
    -0.004
    0.51
    S-Apr. 2012
    -1.6

  

    
      
Computer software and accessories(4)(5)

    0.045
    1.6
    0.001
    0.75
    L-Dec. 2011
    1.7

  

    
      
Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer 
      information items(4)(5)

    0.084
    -1.2
    -0.001
    0.77
    S-Jun. 2012
    -1.5

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages

    0.940
    0.2
    0.002
    0.13
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages at home

    0.564
    0.3
    0.001
    0.21
    L-May 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home

    0.268
    0.4
    0.001
    0.27
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Distilled spirits at home(4)

    0.071
    0.0
    0.000
    0.33
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.7

  

    
      
Whiskey at home(6)

     
    0.7
     
    0.49
    L-Jun. 2012
    1.4

  

    
      
Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(4)(6)

     
    -0.8
     
    0.59
    S-Dec. 2011
    -1.1

  

    
      
Wine at home

    0.225
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.37
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages away from home(4)

    0.376
    0.2
    0.001
    0.16
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.3
     
    0.13
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Wine away from home(4)(5)(6)

     
    -0.3
     
    0.20
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.8

  

    
      
Distilled spirits away from home(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.4
     
    0.20
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Other goods(12)

    1.644
    -0.1
    -0.001
    0.19
    L-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Tobacco and smoking products(4)

    0.795
    0.0
    0.000
    0.16
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Cigarettes(4)(5)

    0.735
    0.0
    0.000
    0.17
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Tobacco products other than cigarettes(4)(5)

    0.053
    0.6
    0.000
    0.46
    L-Oct. 2011
    1.1

  

    
      
Personal care products(4)

    0.647
    -0.2
    -0.001
    0.37
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care 
      products(4)(5)

    0.339
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.54
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and 
      implements(4)

    0.302
    -0.3
    -0.001
    0.56
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Miscellaneous personal goods(5)

    0.202
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.44
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(6)

     
    0.3
     
    0.46
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Infants' equipment(4)(8)(6)

     
    1.4
     
    0.51
    L-Mar. 2009
    1.5

  

    
      
Services less energy services

    55.995
    0.2
    0.109
    0.03
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Shelter

    31.389
    0.2
    0.053
    0.05
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Rent of shelter(16)

    31.043
    0.2
    0.065
    0.05
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Rent of primary residence(11)

    6.462
    0.2
    0.012
    0.07
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Lodging away from home(5)

    0.799
    -1.0
    -0.008
    0.86
    S-Jul. 2012
    -2.3

  

    
      
Housing at school, excluding board(11)(16)

    0.158
    0.4
    0.001
    0.05
    -
    -

  

    
      
Other lodging away from home including hotels and 
    motels

    0.641
    -1.3
    -0.008
    1.07
    S-Jul. 2012
    -3.0

  

    
      
Owners' equivalent rent of residences(11)(16)

    23.782
    0.2
    0.046
    0.04
    -
    -

  

    
      
Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence(11)(16)

    22.378
    0.2
    0.044
    0.04
    -
    -

  

    
      
Tenants' and household insurance(4)(5)

    0.346
    0.5
    0.002
    0.21
    L-Apr. 2012
    0.7

  

    
      
Water and sewer and trash collection services(5)

    1.187
    0.4
    0.004
    0.13
    -
    -

  

    
      
Water and sewerage maintenance(11)

    0.897
    0.4
    0.004
    0.17
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Garbage and trash collection(4)(14)

    0.290
    0.2
    0.000
    0.15
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Household operations(4)(5)

    0.721
    0.4
    0.003
    0.10
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Domestic services(4)(5)

    0.248
    0.1
    0.000
    0.07
    -
    -

  

    
      
Gardening and lawncare services(4)(5)

    0.235
    0.2
    0.001
    0.11
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Moving, storage, freight expense(4)(5)

    0.088
    1.2
    0.001
    0.43
    L-Feb. 2012
    2.6

  

    
      
Repair of household items(4)(5)

    0.077
    0.9
    0.001
    0.14
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Medical care services

    5.387
    0.3
    0.014
    0.06
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Professional services

    2.987
    0.1
    0.003
    0.08
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Physicians' services(11)

    1.606
    0.1
    0.002
    0.12
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Dental services(11)

    0.759
    0.3
    0.002
    0.08
    -
    -

  

    
      
Eyeglasses and eye care(9)

    0.248
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.23
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.6

  

    
      
Services by other medical professionals(4)(11)(9)

    0.374
    -0.1
    0.000
    0.12
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Hospital and related services

    1.749
    0.5
    0.009
    0.11
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Hospital services(11)(17)

    1.528
    0.5
    0.008
    0.12
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Inpatient hospital services(11)(17)(6)

     
    0.4
     
    0.18
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Outpatient hospital services(11)(9)(6)

     
    0.8
     
    0.22
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Nursing homes and adult day services(11)(17)

    0.136
    0.2
    0.000
    0.12
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Care of invalids and elderly at home(4)(8)

    0.085
    0.0
    0.000
    0.15
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Health insurance(4)(8)

    0.651
    0.2
    0.001
    0.07
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Transportation services

    5.761
    0.2
    0.012
    0.11
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Leased cars and trucks(15)

    0.378
    -0.5
    -0.002
    0.44
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.8

  

    
      
Car and truck rental(5)

    0.066
    1.7
    0.001
    1.34
    L-Apr. 2012
    4.4

  

    
      
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(4)

    1.140
    0.1
    0.002
    0.12
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Motor vehicle body work(4)

    0.057
    0.2
    0.000
    0.14
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing(4)

    0.456
    0.4
    0.002
    0.15
    -
    -

  

    
      
Motor vehicle repair(4)(5)

    0.591
    0.0
    0.000
    0.19
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Motor vehicle insurance

    2.450
    0.1
    0.001
    0.16
    S-Feb. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Motor vehicle fees(4)(5)

    0.558
    0.0
    0.000
    0.12
    S-Apr. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
State motor vehicle registration and license fees(4)(11)(5)

    0.323
    0.0
    0.000
    0.12
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Parking and other fees(4)(5)

    0.213
    0.0
    0.000
    0.16
    -
    -

  

    
      
Parking fees and tolls(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.0
     
    0.13
    -
    -

  

    
      
Automobile service clubs(4)(5)(6)

     
    -0.2
     
    0.26
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Public transportation

    1.169
    0.8
    0.009
    0.29
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Airline fare

    0.758
    1.4
    0.010
    0.40
    S-Sep. 2012
    1.4

  

    
      
Other intercity transportation

    0.147
    -0.9
    -0.001
    0.66
    S-Aug. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Intercity bus fare(4)(7)(6)

     
    1.0
     
    0.52
    L-Jul. 2012
    1.4

  

    
      
Intercity train fare(4)(7)(6)

     
    -2.2
     
    1.24
    S-Sep. 2012
    -8.3

  

    
      
Ship fare(4)(5)(6)

     
    -0.3
     
    0.82
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.1

  

    
      
Intracity transportation(4)

    0.262
    0.0
    0.000
    0.07
    S-Jun. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Intracity mass transit(4)(12)(6)

     
    0.0
     
    0.09
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Recreation services(12)

    3.698
    0.2
    0.009
    0.19
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Video and audio services(12)

    1.496
    0.2
    0.003
    0.23
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Cable and satellite television and radio service(14)

    1.386
    0.3
    0.004
    0.23
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Video discs and other media, including rental of video and 
      audio(4)(5)

    0.110
    -0.8
    -0.001
    0.84
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Video discs and other media(4)(5)(6)

     
    -0.7
     
    1.22
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Rental of video or audio discs and other media(4)(5)(6)

     
    -0.2
     
    0.75
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Pet services including veterinary(5)

    0.407
    0.6
    0.002
    0.19
    L-Dec. 2011
    0.7

  

    
      
Pet services(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.3
     
    0.22
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Veterinarian services(5)(6)

     
    0.5
     
    0.19
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Photographers and film processing(4)(5)

    0.058
    0.1
    0.000
    0.36
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Photographer fees(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.0
     
    0.36
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Film processing(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.0
     
    0.44
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Other recreation services(5)

    1.735
    0.2
    0.003
    0.35
    -
    -

  

    
      
Club dues and fees for participant sports and group 
      exercises(5)

    0.562
    0.7
    0.004
    0.71
    L-Mar. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Admissions(4)

    0.637
    -0.5
    -0.003
    0.50
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.6

  

    
      
Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts(4)(5)(6)

     
    -0.6
     
    0.42
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.7

  

    
      
Admission to sporting events(4)(5)(6)

     
    -0.1
     
    0.52
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.7

  

    
      
Fees for lessons or instructions(4)(9)

    0.231
    1.2
    0.003
    0.23
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.3

  

    
      
Education and communication services(12)

    6.149
    0.2
    0.013
    0.07
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare

    3.047
    0.4
    0.011
    0.12
    -
    -

  

    
      
College tuition and fees

    1.722
    0.3
    0.005
    0.21
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Elementary and high school tuition and fees

    0.386
    0.4
    0.001
    0.03
    -
    -

  

    
      
Child care and nursery school(13)

    0.776
    0.5
    0.004
    0.11
    L-Oct. 2011
    0.7

  

    
      
Technical and business school tuition and fees(5)

    0.059
    0.1
    0.000
    0.18
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Postage and delivery services(5)

    0.147
    0.3
    0.000
    0.01
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Postage(4)

    0.137
    0.3
    0.000
    0.00
    -
    -

  

    
      
Delivery services(4)(5)

    0.010
    0.7
    0.000
    0.12
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Telephone services(4)(5)

    2.374
    0.1
    0.002
    0.05
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Wireless telephone services(4)(5)

    1.437
    -0.1
    -0.001
    0.06
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.7

  

    
      
Land-line telephone services(4)(12)

    0.937
    0.3
    0.003
    0.09
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Internet services and electronic information providers(4)(5)

    0.566
    0.0
    0.000
    0.29
    L-May 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Other personal services(12)

    1.703
    0.1
    0.001
    0.10
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Personal care services(4)

    0.625
    0.1
    0.000
    0.11
    -
    -

  

    
      
Haircuts and other personal care services(4)(5)

    0.625
    0.1
    0.000
    0.11
    -
    -

  

    
      
Miscellaneous personal services

    1.078
    0.1
    0.001
    0.13
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Legal services(9)

    0.295
    0.0
    0.000
    0.12
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Funeral expenses(9)

    0.158
    0.5
    0.001
    0.09
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Laundry and dry cleaning services(5)

    0.239
    0.1
    0.000
    0.09
    S-Apr. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(4)(5)

    0.029
    0.5
    0.000
    0.19
    L-Dec. 2011
    0.7

  

    
      
Financial services(4)(9)

    0.215
    -0.3
    -0.001
    0.62
    -
    -

  

    
      
Checking account and other bank services(4)(5)(6)

     
    0.0
     
    0.51
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.2

  

    
      
Tax return preparation and other accounting fees(5)(6)

     
    -1.1
     
    0.73
    S-Jan. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
  

    
      
Special aggregate indexes

    
  

    
  

    
      
All items less food

    85.825
    -0.4
    -0.345
    0.03
    S-Dec. 2008
    -0.9

  

    
      
All items less shelter

    68.611
    -0.5
    -0.366
    0.04
    S-May 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
All items less food and shelter

    54.436
    -0.7
    -0.397
    0.05
    S-Dec. 2008
    -1.5

  

    
      
All items less food, shelter, and energy

    44.253
    0.1
    0.033
    0.05
    -
    -

  

    
      
All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and 
      trucks

    42.384
    0.1
    0.042
    0.05
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
All items less medical care

    92.895
    -0.3
    -0.319
    0.03
    S-May 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
All items less energy

    89.816
    0.1
    0.116
    0.03
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Commodities

    40.265
    -1.1
    -0.461
    0.06
    S-Dec. 2008
    -2.1

  

    
      
Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and 
    trucks

    17.779
    -0.1
    -0.014
    0.09
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Commodities less food

    26.090
    -1.9
    -0.492
    0.07
    S-Dec. 2008
    -3.3

  

    
      
Commodities less food and beverages

    25.150
    -2.0
    -0.494
    0.07
    S-Dec. 2008
    -3.4

  

    
      
Services

    59.735
    0.2
    0.142
    0.04
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Services less rent of shelter(16)

    28.692
    0.3
    0.092
    0.05
    -
    -

  

    
      
Services less medical care services

    54.348
    0.3
    0.162
    0.04
    -
    -

  

    
      
Durables

    8.725
    0.0
    0.002
    0.07
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Nondurables

    31.539
    -1.4
    -0.430
    0.07
    S-Dec. 2008
    -2.5

  

    
      
Nondurables less food

    17.365
    -2.7
    -0.471
    0.10
    S-Dec. 2008
    -5.0

  

    
      
Nondurables less food and beverages

    16.425
    -2.9
    -0.473
    0.11
    S-Dec. 2008
    -5.4

  

    
      
Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel

    12.727
    -3.6
    -0.465
    0.07
    S-Dec. 2008
    -7.0

  

    
      
Nondurables less food and apparel

    13.667
    -3.3
    -0.462
    0.07
    S-Dec. 2008
    -6.3

  

    
      
Housing

    40.658
    0.3
    0.106
    0.05
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Education and communication(5)

    6.733
    0.2
    0.011
    0.08
    -
    -

  

    
      
Education(5)

    3.256
    0.4
    0.013
    0.12
    -
    -

  

    
      
Communication(5)

    3.476
    -0.1
    -0.002
    0.07
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Information and information processing(5)

    3.329
    -0.1
    -0.003
    0.08
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Information technology, hardware and services(18)

    0.955
    -0.5
    -0.004
    0.26
    -
    -

  

    
      
Recreation(5)

    5.963
    0.1
    0.006
    0.15
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Video and audio(5)

    1.893
    0.0
    -0.001
    0.19
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Pets, pet products and services(5)

    1.092
    0.4
    0.005
    0.26
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Photography(5)

    0.111
    -0.2
    0.000
    0.36
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Food and beverages

    15.114
    0.2
    0.033
    0.08
    -
    -

  

    
      
Domestically produced farm food(4)

    7.198
    -0.1
    -0.004
    0.14
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.2

  

    
      
Other services

    11.549
    0.2
    0.024
    0.08
    -
    -

  

    
      
Apparel less footwear

    2.995
    -0.7
    -0.022
    0.47
    S-Feb. 2012
    -1.1

  

    
      
Fuels and utilities

    5.256
    0.7
    0.038
    0.13
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.7

  

    
      
Household energy

    4.069
    0.8
    0.034
    0.15
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.8

  

    
      
Medical care

    7.105
    0.1
    0.006
    0.06
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.3

  

    
      
Transportation

    17.382
    -2.6
    -0.455
    0.06
    S-Dec. 2008
    -4.9

  

    
      
Private transportation

    16.214
    -2.8
    -0.465
    0.06
    S-Dec. 2008
    -5.1

  

    
      
New and used motor vehicles(5)

    5.521
    -0.1
    -0.004
    0.08
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Utilities and public transportation

    9.856
    0.4
    0.041
    0.09
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Household furnishings and operations

    4.013
    0.4
    0.015
    0.12
    L-Sep. 2008
    0.5

  

    
      
Other goods and services

    3.347
    0.0
    0.001
    0.11
    -
    -

  

    
      
Personal care

    2.553
    0.0
    0.001
    0.13
    -
    -

  
  

    
      
Footnotes
(1) The 'effect' of an item 
      category is a measure of that item's contribution to the All items price 
      change. For example, if the Food index had an effect of 0.40, and the All 
      items index rose 1.2 percent, then the increase in food prices contributed 
      0.40 / 1.2, or 33.3 percent, to that All items increase. Said another way, 
      had food prices been unchanged for that month the change in the All items 
      index would have been 1.2 percent minus 0.40, or 0.8 percent. Effects can 
      be negative as well. For example, if the effect of food was a negative 
      0.1, and the All items index rose 0.5 percent, the All items index 
      actually would have been 0.1 percent higher (or 0.6 percent) had food 
      prices been unchanged. Since food prices fell while prices overall were 
      rising, the contribution of food to the All items price change was 
      negative (in this case, -0.1 / 0.5, or minus 20 percent).
(2) A statistic's margin of error 
      is often expressed as its point estimate plus or minus two standard 
      errors. For example, if a CPI category rose 0.6 percent, and its standard 
      error was 0.15 percent, the margin of error on this item's 1-month percent 
      change would be 0.6 percent, plus or minus 0.3 percent.
(3) If the current seasonally 
      adjusted 1-month percent change is greater than the previous published 
      1-month percent change, then this column identifies the closest prior 
      month with a 1-month percent change as (L)arge as or (L)arger than the 
      current 1-month change. If the current 1-month percent change is smaller 
      than the previous published 1-month percent change, the most recent month 
      with a change as (S)mall or (S)maller than the current month change is 
      identified. If the current and previous published 1-month percent changes 
      are equal, a dash will appear. Standard numerical comparisons are used. 
      For example, 0.8% is greater than 0.6%, -0.4% is less than -0.2%, and 
      -0.2% is less than 0.0%. Note that a (L)arger change can be a smaller 
      decline, for example, a -0.2% change is larger than a -0.4% change, but 
      still represents a decline in the price index. Likewise, (S)maller changes 
      can be increases, for example, a 0.6% change is smaller than 0.8%, but 
      still represents an increase in the price index. In this context, a -0.2% 
      change is considered to be smaller than a 0.0% change.
(4) Not seasonally adjusted.
(5) Indexes on a December 1997=100 
      base.
(6) Special indexes 
      based on a substantially smaller sample. These series do not contribute to 
      the all items index aggregation and therefore do not have a relative 
      importance or effect.
(7) 
      Indexes on a December 2007=100 base.
(8) Indexes on a December 2005=100 base.
(9) Indexes on a December 1986=100 
      base.
(10) Indexes on a 
      December 1993=100 base.
(11) 
      This index series was calculated using a Laspeyres estimator. All 
      other item stratum index series were calculated using a geometric means 
      estimator.
(12) Indexes on 
      a December 2009=100 base.
(13) 
      Indexes on a December 1990=100 base.
(14) Indexes on a December 1983=100 base.
(15) Indexes on a December 
      2001=100 base.
(16) 
      Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.
(17) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.
(18) Indexes on a December 
      1988=100 base.

  

    
      
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any 
      specific date.










  Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban 
  Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, November 2012, 
  12-month analysis table 
  
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

  
  

    Expenditure category
    Relative
importance
Oct.
2012		
    Twelve Month

  

    Unadjusted percent change
Nov. 
      2011-
Nov. 2012		
    Unadjusted effect on All Items
Nov. 
      2011-
Nov. 2012(1)		
    Standard error, median price change(2)
    Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change 
      since:(3)

  

    Date
    Percent change

  
  

    
      
All items

    100.000
    1.8
     
    0.07
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Food

    14.175
    1.8
    0.253
    0.14
    L-Aug. 2012
    2.0

  

    
      
Food at home

    8.518
    1.3
    0.108
    0.20
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.5

  

    
      
Cereals and bakery products

    1.220
    0.9
    0.010
    0.43
    -
    -

  

    
      
Cereals and cereal products

    0.464
    -0.4
    -0.002
    0.72
    S-Dec. 2010
    -0.8

  

    
      
Flour and prepared flour mixes

    0.052
    1.1
    0.000
    1.33
    S-Feb. 2011
    0.2

  

    
      
Breakfast cereal

    0.286
    0.6
    0.001
    0.94
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Rice, pasta, cornmeal

    0.126
    -2.7
    -0.004
    1.08
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Rice(4)(5)

     
    -0.8
     
    1.67
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.2

  

    
      
Bakery products

    0.756
    1.6
    0.012
    0.59
    -
    -

  

    
      
Bread(4)

    0.223
    1.5
    0.003
    1.22
    L-Jul. 2012
    3.2

  

    
      
White bread(5)

     
    2.3
     
    1.78
    L-May 2012
    2.7

  

    
      
Bread other than white(5)

     
    0.4
     
    1.73
    -
    -

  

    
      
Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(4)

    0.112
    0.4
    0.000
    1.05
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.7

  

    
      
Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies

    0.184
    1.9
    0.004
    1.06
    S-Jul. 2011
    0.9

  

    
      
Cookies(5)

     
    3.5
     
    1.51
    L-Sep. 2012
    3.7

  

    
      
Fresh cakes and cupcakes(5)

     
    1.0
     
    1.15
    S-Mar. 2011
    1.0

  

    
      
Other bakery products

    0.238
    2.1
    0.005
    1.00
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.5

  

    
      
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(5)

     
    3.5
     
    1.61
    S-Sep. 2012
    3.4

  

    
      
Crackers, bread, and cracker products(5)

     
    0.1
     
    1.88
    S-Apr. 2011
    0.1

  

    
      
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, 
      turnovers(5)

     
    3.9
     
    1.52
    L-Apr. 2012
    5.1

  

    
      
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

    1.946
    2.1
    0.040
    0.39
    S-Sep. 2012
    1.9

  

    
      
Meats, poultry, and fish

    1.835
    2.1
    0.038
    0.41
    S-Sep. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Meats

    1.188
    1.3
    0.015
    0.52
    S-Apr. 2010
    0.2

  

    
      
Beef and veal

    0.557
    5.2
    0.028
    0.74
    S-Aug. 2010
    5.0

  

    
      
Uncooked ground beef

    0.218
    6.7
    0.014
    1.14
    L-Sep. 2012
    7.2

  

    
      
Uncooked beef roasts(4)

    0.082
    4.8
    0.004
    1.80
    S-Sep. 2012
    3.8

  

    
      
Uncooked beef steaks(4)

    0.206
    4.2
    0.008
    1.12
    S-Jun. 2011
    4.0

  

    
      
Uncooked other beef and veal(4)

    0.051
    3.0
    0.002
    1.47
    S-Sep. 2012
    1.9

  

    
      
Pork

    0.369
    -2.9
    -0.011
    0.87
    S-Jan. 2010
    -5.0

  

    
      
Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(4)

    0.140
    -2.6
    -0.004
    1.49
    S-Jun. 2012
    -2.8

  

    
      
Bacon and related products(5)

     
    -3.0
     
    2.54
    S-Jun. 2012
    -4.7

  

    
      
Breakfast sausage and related products(4)(5)

     
    -2.9
     
    1.68
    S-May 2010
    -4.1

  

    
      
Ham

    0.081
    -1.9
    -0.001
    1.75
    S-Mar. 2010
    -2.9

  

    
      
Ham, excluding canned(5)

     
    -2.8
     
    2.43
    S-Feb. 2010
    -3.6

  

    
      
Pork chops

    0.061
    -1.6
    -0.001
    1.66
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Other pork including roasts and picnics(4)

    0.088
    -5.1
    -0.005
    1.96
    S-Sep. 2012
    -7.5

  

    
      
Other meats

    0.262
    -0.7
    -0.002
    1.30
    S-Apr. 2010
    -2.1

  

    
      
Frankfurters(5)

     
    1.0
     
    3.30
    S-Jul. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Lunchmeats(4)(5)

     
    -0.8
     
    0.93
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.8

  

    
      
Lamb and organ meats(5)

     
    -5.7
     
    3.30
    S-Sep. 2012
    -9.5

  

    
      
Lamb and mutton(4)(5)

     
    -15.0
     
    5.73
    S-Sep. 2012
    -16.3

  

    
      
Poultry

    0.345
    6.0
    0.020
    0.93
    L-Jul. 2012
    6.1

  

    
      
Chicken(4)

    0.268
    6.2
    0.016
    0.99
    L-Feb. 2008
    7.6

  

    
      
Fresh whole chicken(5)

     
    6.6
     
    2.17
    L-Apr. 2012
    8.8

  

    
      
Fresh and frozen chicken parts(5)

     
    5.6
     
    1.25
    S-Sep. 2012
    5.2

  

    
      
Other poultry including turkey(4)

    0.076
    5.1
    0.004
    2.24
    S-Apr. 2011
    4.1

  

    
      
Fish and seafood

    0.302
    1.1
    0.003
    1.03
    S-Aug. 2010
    0.5

  

    
      
Fresh fish and seafood(4)

    0.155
    -0.1
    0.000
    1.47
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Processed fish and seafood(4)

    0.147
    2.4
    0.004
    1.17
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.7

  

    
      
Shelf stable fish and seafood(5)

     
    5.4
     
    2.12
    L-Aug. 2012
    6.8

  

    
      
Frozen fish and seafood(5)

     
    1.0
     
    2.12
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Eggs

    0.111
    1.6
    0.002
    1.18
    L-Aug. 2012
    5.5

  

    
      
Dairy and related products

    0.888
    0.1
    0.001
    0.51
    L-Jun. 2012
    1.5

  

    
      
Milk(4)

    0.289
    1.5
    0.004
    0.79
    L-Mar. 2012
    4.0

  

    
      
Fresh whole milk(5)

     
    2.6
     
    1.28
    L-Mar. 2012
    3.7

  

    
      
Fresh milk other than whole(4)(5)

     
    0.9
     
    1.16
    L-Apr. 2012
    1.2

  

    
      
Cheese and related products

    0.284
    -1.1
    -0.003
    0.88
    L-Jun. 2012
    2.0

  

    
      
Ice cream and related products

    0.134
    0.1
    0.000
    1.31
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Other dairy and related products(4)

    0.181
    -0.4
    -0.001
    0.93
    S-Sep. 2010
    -0.4

  

    
      
Fruits and vegetables

    1.257
    0.6
    0.008
    0.55
    L-Jun. 2012
    1.1

  

    
      
Fresh fruits and vegetables

    0.956
    0.4
    0.004
    0.69
    L-Dec. 2011
    0.9

  

    
      
Fresh fruits

    0.506
    3.4
    0.017
    1.01
    L-Oct. 2011
    5.2

  

    
      
Apples

    0.091
    9.9
    0.009
    1.75
    L-Aug. 2012
    10.1

  

    
      
Bananas

    0.080
    -1.2
    -0.001
    1.44
    L-Aug. 2012
    -0.8

  

    
      
Citrus fruits(4)

    0.120
    -2.1
    0.000
    2.25
    S-Sep. 2012
    -5.0

  

    
      
Oranges, including tangerines(5)

     
    -4.3
     
    2.47
    S-Sep. 2012
    -4.9

  

    
      
Other fresh fruits(4)

    0.215
    4.6
    0.009
    1.56
    L-Sep. 2011
    6.8

  

    
      
Fresh vegetables

    0.449
    -2.8
    -0.013
    1.01
    L-Jul. 2012
    -2.5

  

    
      
Potatoes

    0.076
    -8.7
    -0.007
    1.86
    L-Jul. 2012
    -7.9

  

    
      
Lettuce

    0.061
    -2.9
    -0.002
    2.27
    L-Aug. 2012
    -2.5

  

    
      
Tomatoes

    0.079
    -1.8
    -0.001
    2.40
    S-Sep. 2012
    -4.9

  

    
      
Other fresh vegetables

    0.234
    -1.1
    -0.003
    1.33
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.9

  

    
      
Processed fruits and vegetables(4)

    0.302
    1.4
    0.004
    0.70
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.3

  

    
      
Canned fruits and vegetables(4)

    0.151
    2.7
    0.004
    1.02
    L-Jun. 2012
    3.5

  

    
      
Canned fruits(4)(5)

     
    4.8
     
    1.19
    L-Dec. 2011
    8.3

  

    
      
Canned vegetables(4)(5)

     
    0.6
     
    1.43
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.6

  

    
      
Frozen fruits and vegetables(4)

    0.094
    0.1
    0.000
    1.23
    S-Feb. 2011
    -0.1

  

    
      
Frozen vegetables(5)

     
    0.0
     
    1.25
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.6

  

    
      
Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(4)

    0.057
    0.0
    0.000
    1.36
    S-Dec. 2010
    -0.7

  

    
      
Dried beans, peas, and lentils(4)(5)

     
    0.3
     
    2.74
    S-Jul. 2011
    -0.4

  

    
      
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

    0.938
    -0.2
    -0.002
    0.68
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(4)

    0.703
    0.7
    0.005
    0.84
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.1

  

    
      
Carbonated drinks

    0.288
    -0.5
    -0.001
    1.14
    S-Feb. 2011
    -0.8

  

    
      
Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)

    0.014
    0.0
    0.000
    2.34
    S-Dec. 2010
    -0.3

  

    
      
Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)

    0.402
    1.6
    0.007
    1.05
    L-Jan. 2012
    1.6

  

    
      
Beverage materials including coffee and tea(4)

    0.234
    -3.0
    -0.007
    0.99
    S-May 1999
    -3.0

  

    
      
Coffee

    0.142
    -5.0
    -0.007
    1.45
    S-Mar. 2002
    -5.1

  

    
      
Roasted coffee(5)

     
    -5.8
     
    1.78
    S-Mar. 2002
    -7.5

  

    
      
Instant and freeze dried coffee(5)

     
    -0.1
     
    2.00
    L-Jun. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Other beverage materials including tea(4)

    0.093
    -0.2
    0.000
    1.25
    S-May 2012
    -1.0

  

    
      
Other food at home

    2.268
    2.3
    0.051
    0.41
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.5

  

    
      
Sugar and sweets

    0.305
    1.1
    0.003
    0.99
    L-Aug. 2012
    2.5

  

    
      
Sugar and artificial sweeteners

    0.059
    -1.9
    -0.001
    0.92
    -
    -

  

    
      
Candy and chewing gum(4)

    0.183
    1.8
    0.003
    1.53
    L-Aug. 2012
    3.0

  

    
      
Other sweets(4)

    0.063
    2.0
    0.001
    1.05
    S-Feb. 2011
    1.3

  

    
      
Fats and oils

    0.262
    3.0
    0.008
    0.82
    -
    -

  

    
      
Butter and margarine(4)

    0.076
    0.2
    0.000
    1.41
    L-Apr. 2012
    0.7

  

    
      
Butter(5)

     
    -0.9
     
    2.47
    L-Jan. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
Margarine(5)

     
    0.4
     
    1.86
    S-Sep. 2010
    -0.2

  

    
      
Salad dressing(4)

    0.066
    -0.9
    -0.001
    1.32
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Other fats and oils including peanut butter(4)

    0.121
    7.0
    0.008
    1.22
    S-Jun. 2011
    5.8

  

    
      
Peanut butter(4)(5)

     
    21.2
     
    1.63
    S-Nov. 2011
    17.0

  

    
      
Other foods

    1.701
    2.4
    0.041
    0.49
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.5

  

    
      
Soups

    0.095
    1.6
    0.002
    1.59
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods

    0.298
    0.0
    0.000
    1.11
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Snacks

    0.328
    5.6
    0.018
    0.93
    -
    -

  

    
      
Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces

    0.286
    1.7
    0.005
    1.04
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.8

  

    
      
Salt and other seasonings and spices(4)(5)

     
    1.7
     
    1.99
    S-Dec. 2010
    -0.3

  

    
      
Olives, pickles, relishes(4)(5)

     
    2.6
     
    1.64
    L-Apr. 2012
    3.1

  

    
      
Sauces and gravies(4)(5)

     
    0.7
     
    1.83
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.7

  

    
      
Other condiments(5)

     
    0.4
     
    1.66
    L-Sep. 2012
    3.4

  

    
      
Baby food(4)

    0.072
    1.4
    0.001
    0.94
    S-Jun. 2011
    1.3

  

    
      
Other miscellaneous foods(4)

    0.622
    2.6
    0.015
    0.80
    L-Sep. 2012
    3.1

  

    
      
Prepared salads(6)(5)

     
    4.1
     
    1.42
    L-Sep. 2012
    4.1

  

    
      
Food away from home

    5.656
    2.6
    0.145
    0.17
    S-Sep. 2011
    2.6

  

    
      
Full service meals and snacks(4)

    2.679
    2.3
    0.061
    0.21
    -
    -

  

    
      
Limited service meals and snacks(4)

    2.277
    2.9
    0.065
    0.30
    S-Nov. 2011
    2.9

  

    
      
Food at employee sites and schools(4)

    0.261
    3.3
    0.009
    0.54
    -
    -

  

    
      
Food at elementary and secondary schools(7)(5)

     
    3.4
     
    0.73
    L-May 2012
    3.4

  

    
      
Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(4)

    0.081
    2.9
    0.002
    0.88
    L-Aug. 2012
    2.9

  

    
      
Other food away from home(4)

    0.359
    2.3
    0.008
    0.45
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.4

  

    
  

    
      
Energy

    10.184
    0.3
    0.039
    0.19
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.6

  

    
      
Energy commodities

    6.443
    1.7
    0.103
    0.18
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.5

  

    
      
Fuel oil and other fuels

    0.328
    -2.3
    -0.008
    0.92
    S-Aug. 2012
    -4.2

  

    
      
Fuel oil

    0.232
    2.6
    0.006
    1.14
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.8

  

    
      
Propane, kerosene, and firewood(8)

    0.096
    -12.1
    -0.014
    1.24
    L-Sep. 2012
    -12.1

  

    
      
Motor fuel

    6.115
    1.9
    0.111
    0.19
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.9

  

    
      
Gasoline (all types)

    5.919
    1.9
    0.109
    0.19
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.8

  

    
      
Gasoline, unleaded regular(5)

     
    1.8
     
    0.48
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Gasoline, unleaded midgrade(9)(5)

     
    1.8
     
    0.45
    S-Jul. 2012
    -4.9

  

    
      
Gasoline, unleaded premium(5)

     
    2.7
     
    0.45
    S-Aug. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Other motor fuels(4)

    0.196
    1.7
    0.002
    0.33
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Energy services(10)

    3.741
    -1.7
    -0.064
    0.32
    L-Feb. 2012
    -1.0

  

    
      
Electricity(10)

    2.868
    -0.7
    -0.020
    0.37
    L-Jun. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Utility (piped) gas service(10)

    0.872
    -4.7
    -0.044
    0.62
    L-Dec. 2011
    -3.7

  

    
  

    
      
All items less food and energy

    75.642
    1.9
    1.472
    0.09
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.9

  

    
      
Commodities less food and energy commodities

    19.647
    0.5
    0.087
    0.20
    S-Mar. 2011
    0.2

  

    
      
Household furnishings and supplies(11)

    3.292
    -0.1
    -0.002
    0.35
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Window and floor coverings and other linens(4)

    0.268
    -3.5
    -0.010
    1.43
    L-Apr. 2012
    -2.4

  

    
      
Floor coverings(4)

    0.038
    -4.1
    -0.002
    1.43
    S-Apr. 2010
    -4.6

  

    
      
Window coverings(4)

    0.076
    1.4
    0.001
    2.32
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.6

  

    
      
Other linens(4)

    0.154
    -5.7
    -0.009
    1.74
    L-Apr. 2012
    -4.4

  

    
      
Furniture and bedding

    0.712
    1.0
    0.008
    0.91
    S-Jun. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Bedroom furniture

    0.232
    -0.5
    -0.001
    1.64
    S-Jun. 2011
    -0.8

  

    
      
Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(4)

    0.340
    0.8
    0.003
    1.20
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.8

  

    
      
Other furniture(4)

    0.133
    4.1
    0.006
    2.17
    S-Sep. 2012
    3.2

  

    
      
Infants' furniture(7)(5)

     
     
     
     
     
     

  

    
      
Appliances(4)

    0.283
    2.4
    0.007
    0.76
    L-Jul. 2012
    2.4

  

    
      
Major appliances(4)

    0.163
    4.7
    0.007
    1.10
    L-Jul. 2012
    5.9

  

    
      
Laundry equipment(5)

     
    9.4
     
    1.75
    L-Jul. 2012
    10.0

  

    
      
Other appliances(4)

    0.117
    -0.6
    -0.001
    1.22
    L-Oct. 2011
    -0.6

  

    
      
Other household equipment and furnishings(4)

    0.479
    -2.7
    -0.014
    1.21
    L-Aug. 2011
    -2.7

  

    
      
Clocks, lamps, and decorator items

    0.250
    -4.5
    -0.012
    1.82
    L-Aug. 2012
    -4.5

  

    
      
Indoor plants and flowers(12)

    0.100
    0.7
    0.001
    1.49
    L-Jan. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Dishes and flatware(4)

    0.046
    -5.0
    -0.003
    2.54
    L-Nov. 2011
    -5.0

  

    
      
Nonelectric cookware and tableware(4)

    0.083
    0.5
    0.000
    1.31
    L-Dec. 2011
    0.6

  

    
      
Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(4)

    0.667
    0.4
    0.002
    0.60
    L-Jul. 2012
    1.1

  

    
      
Tools, hardware and supplies(4)

    0.171
    1.0
    0.002
    1.02
    L-Jul. 2012
    1.3

  

    
      
Outdoor equipment and supplies(4)

    0.353
    0.1
    0.000
    0.77
    L-Jul. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Housekeeping supplies

    0.882
    0.6
    0.005
    0.51
    -
    -

  

    
      
Household cleaning products(4)

    0.357
    -1.1
    -0.004
    0.81
    S-Apr. 2011
    -1.2

  

    
      
Household paper products(4)

    0.242
    2.8
    0.007
    0.92
    S-Dec. 2011
    2.7

  

    
      
Miscellaneous household products(4)

    0.284
    0.8
    0.002
    1.02
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.1

  

    
      
Apparel

    3.698
    1.8
    0.063
    0.95
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Men's and boys' apparel

    0.877
    1.9
    0.015
    1.06
    S-Jun. 2011
    1.6

  

    
      
Men's apparel

    0.696
    1.4
    0.008
    1.19
    S-Jun. 2011
    0.7

  

    
      
Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear

    0.127
    0.9
    0.001
    3.03
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.6

  

    
      
Men's furnishings

    0.182
    2.6
    0.005
    2.44
    L-Sep. 2012
    4.6

  

    
      
Men's shirts and sweaters(4)

    0.224
    -1.3
    -0.004
    2.52
    S-Jun. 2011
    -1.3

  

    
      
Men's pants and shorts

    0.154
    4.0
    0.006
    2.41
    S-Aug. 2012
    3.9

  

    
      
Boys' apparel

    0.181
    3.6
    0.006
    2.92
    L-Aug. 2012
    6.5

  

    
      
Women's and girls' apparel

    1.588
    1.3
    0.019
    1.86
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Women's apparel

    1.315
    1.7
    0.021
    2.10
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Women's outerwear

    0.106
    6.4
    0.005
    9.10
    S-Sep. 2012
    -1.7

  

    
      
Women's dresses

    0.182
    1.3
    0.004
    6.62
    S-Aug. 2012
    -3.8

  

    
      
Women's suits and separates(4)

    0.621
    1.8
    0.008
    2.06
    S-Mar. 2012
    1.3

  

    
      
Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and 
      accessories(4)

    0.390
    0.9
    0.003
    3.96
    S-Apr. 2011
    0.4

  

    
      
Girls' apparel

    0.273
    -0.5
    -0.001
    4.48
    S-Aug. 2012
    -1.7

  

    
      
Footwear

    0.702
    4.3
    0.029
    1.07
    L-Jul. 1992
    4.3

  

    
      
Men's footwear

    0.215
    6.3
    0.013
    1.63
    S-Sep. 2012
    2.6

  

    
      
Boys' and girls' footwear

    0.151
    1.7
    0.003
    2.62
    L-Jul. 2012
    2.6

  

    
      
Women's footwear

    0.336
    4.0
    0.013
    1.73
    L-Sep. 2012
    4.1

  

    
      
Infants' and toddlers' apparel

    0.205
    2.2
    0.004
    2.01
    S-Sep. 2011
    1.9

  

    
      
Jewelry and watches(8)

    0.325
    -1.4
    -0.004
    2.42
    S-Jul. 2012
    -2.1

  

    
      
Watches(8)

    0.090
    0.4
    0.001
    1.57
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Jewelry(8)

    0.235
    -2.0
    -0.005
    2.79
    S-Jul. 2012
    -2.9

  

    
      
Transportation commodities less motor fuel(11)

    5.507
    0.1
    0.008
    0.19
    L-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
New vehicles

    3.140
    1.4
    0.046
    0.30
    L-Apr. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
New cars and trucks(4)(5)

     
    1.4
     
    0.30
    L-Apr. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
New cars(5)

     
    0.8
     
    0.40
    L-May 2012
    1.2

  

    
      
New trucks(13)(5)

     
    2.1
     
    0.30
    L-Mar. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
Used cars and trucks

    1.869
    -2.3
    -0.045
    0.22
    S-Sep. 2009
    -2.7

  

    
      
Motor vehicle parts and equipment

    0.431
    1.5
    0.006
    0.44
    S-May 2010
    1.3

  

    
      
Tires

    0.292
    1.0
    0.003
    0.63
    S-May 2010
    0.7

  

    
      
Vehicle accessories other than tires(4)

    0.138
    2.5
    0.003
    0.68
    L-Jul. 2012
    2.9

  

    
      
Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(5)

     
    2.5
     
    0.63
    L-Dec. 2011
    3.0

  

    
      
Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(5)

     
    3.9
     
    1.76
    L-Jul. 2012
    5.4

  

    
      
Medical care commodities

    1.717
    2.3
    0.040
    0.40
    S-Mar. 2009
    1.9

  

    
      
Medicinal drugs(11)

    1.639
    2.4
    0.039
    0.41
    S-EVER
    -

  

    
      
Prescription drugs

    1.329
    2.8
    0.036
    0.44
    S-Apr. 2009
    2.4

  

    
      
Nonprescription drugs(11)

    0.310
    0.9
    0.003
    0.88
    S-Jun. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Medical equipment and supplies(11)

    0.078
    1.2
    0.001
    0.82
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.4

  

    
      
Recreation commodities(11)

    2.265
    -1.5
    -0.036
    0.39
    L-Mar. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Video and audio products(11)

    0.397
    -8.9
    -0.039
    0.60
    L-Feb. 2012
    -8.7

  

    
      
Televisions

    0.147
    -17.1
    -0.030
    1.34
    L-Jan. 2012
    -16.8

  

    
      
Other video equipment(4)

    0.026
    -12.3
    -0.003
    1.56
    S-Jul. 2012
    -12.3

  

    
      
Audio equipment

    0.070
    -6.6
    -0.005
    1.07
    L-Mar. 2012
    -6.2

  

    
      
Audio discs, tapes and other media(4)

    0.044
    -1.2
    -0.001
    1.35
    S-Sep. 2012
    -3.5

  

    
      
Pets and pet products

    0.685
    1.5
    0.010
    0.79
    -
    -

  

    
      
Pet food(4)(5)

     
    3.2
     
    0.92
    L-Jun. 2012
    3.2

  

    
      
Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories(4)(5)

     
    -1.1
     
    1.71
    -
    -

  

    
      
Sporting goods

    0.459
    1.0
    0.004
    0.84
    L-Sep. 2009
    1.1

  

    
      
Sports vehicles including bicycles

    0.242
    1.5
    0.004
    0.89
    -
    -

  

    
      
Sports equipment

    0.208
    0.4
    0.001
    1.45
    L-Sep. 2009
    1.8

  

    
      
Photographic equipment and supplies

    0.052
    -5.6
    -0.003
    1.54
    S-Mar. 2011
    -7.9

  

    
      
Film and photographic supplies(4)(5)

     
     
     
     
     
     

  

    
      
Photographic equipment(4)(5)

     
    -7.5
     
    2.64
    S-May 2012
    -7.8

  

    
      
Recreational reading materials

    0.222
    2.1
    0.005
    1.14
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.7

  

    
      
Newspapers and magazines(4)

    0.123
    5.6
    0.007
    0.90
    L-Sep. 2012
    5.6

  

    
      
Recreational books(4)

    0.095
    -2.0
    -0.002
    2.06
    L-Sep. 2012
    -0.8

  

    
      
Other recreational goods(4)

    0.450
    -3.0
    -0.014
    1.11
    L-Mar. 2012
    -2.3

  

    
      
Toys

    0.331
    -4.4
    -0.015
    1.36
    L-Mar. 2012
    -3.3

  

    
      
Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment(4)(5)

     
    -1.4
     
    1.11
    L-Mar. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(4)

    0.060
    2.1
    0.001
    1.76
    L-Sep. 2012
    5.3

  

    
      
Music instruments and accessories(4)

    0.039
    1.5
    0.001
    1.08
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.6

  

    
      
Education and communication commodities(11)

    0.584
    -3.1
    -0.018
    0.84
    S-May 2012
    -3.2

  

    
      
Educational books and supplies

    0.209
    7.1
    0.014
    1.03
    L-Sep. 2012
    7.2

  

    
      
College textbooks(14)(5)

     
    8.0
     
    1.03
    L-Aug. 2012
    8.4

  

    
      
Information technology commodities(11)

    0.375
    -8.2
    -0.032
    1.09
    S-May 2012
    -8.5

  

    
      
Personal computers and peripheral equipment(6)

    0.247
    -9.5
    -0.024
    1.28
    S-May 2012
    -10.6

  

    
      
Computer software and accessories(4)

    0.045
    -5.8
    -0.003
    2.07
    L-Jul. 2012
    -4.9

  

    
      
Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer 
      information items(4)

    0.084
    -5.6
    -0.005
    2.89
    -
    -

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages

    0.940
    1.7
    0.016
    0.45
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages at home

    0.564
    0.7
    0.004
    0.43
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home

    0.268
    1.5
    0.004
    0.60
    L-Sep. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Distilled spirits at home

    0.071
    -0.3
    0.000
    0.67
    L-Sep. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Whiskey at home(5)

     
    0.3
     
    0.93
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(5)

     
    -0.2
     
    1.00
    -
    -

  

    
      
Wine at home

    0.225
    0.1
    0.000
    0.79
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.1

  

    
      
Alcoholic beverages away from home

    0.376
    3.1
    0.012
    1.04
    L-Jun. 2012
    3.2

  

    
      
Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home(4)(5)

     
    2.3
     
    0.68
    L-Oct. 2011
    2.5

  

    
      
Wine away from home(4)(5)

     
    3.1
     
    0.98
    S-Sep. 2012
    2.8

  

    
      
Distilled spirits away from home(4)(5)

     
    3.6
     
    1.83
    L-Jun. 2012
    3.8

  

    
      
Other goods(11)

    1.644
    1.0
    0.016
    0.47
    S-Feb. 2012
    1.0

  

    
      
Tobacco and smoking products

    0.795
    1.8
    0.015
    0.67
    -
    -

  

    
      
Cigarettes(4)

    0.735
    1.8
    0.013
    0.71
    S-Mar. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Tobacco products other than cigarettes(4)

    0.053
    1.8
    0.001
    1.05
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.3

  

    
      
Personal care products

    0.647
    0.5
    0.003
    0.71
    S-Feb. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care 
      products(4)

    0.339
    0.8
    0.003
    1.12
    S-Jun. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and 
      implements

    0.302
    0.2
    0.000
    0.90
    S-Aug. 2011
    0.0

  

    
      
Miscellaneous personal goods(4)

    0.202
    -0.7
    -0.001
    1.02
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.7

  

    
      
Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(5)

     
    0.2
     
    1.16
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.2

  

    
      
Infants' equipment(7)(5)

     
    -2.6
     
    1.18
    L-Aug. 2012
    -2.1

  

    
      
Services less energy services

    55.995
    2.5
    1.386
    0.10
    -
    -

  

    
      
Shelter

    31.389
    2.2
    0.705
    0.13
    S-Sep. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
Rent of shelter(15)

    31.043
    2.2
    0.695
    0.14
    S-Sep. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
Rent of primary residence(10)

    6.462
    2.7
    0.174
    0.18
    S-Sep. 2012
    2.7

  

    
      
Lodging away from home(4)

    0.799
    1.3
    0.010
    1.03
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Housing at school, excluding board(10)(15)

    0.158
    4.2
    0.007
    0.32
    L-Jul. 2011
    4.2

  

    
      
Other lodging away from home including hotels and 
    motels

    0.641
    0.6
    0.003
    1.27
    S-Aug. 2012
    -0.3

  

    
      
Owners' equivalent rent of residences(10)(15)

    23.782
    2.1
    0.512
    0.15
    -
    -

  

    
      
Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence(10)(15)

    22.378
    2.1
    0.481
    0.15
    -
    -

  

    
      
Tenants' and household insurance(4)

    0.346
    2.9
    0.010
    0.94
    L-Aug. 2012
    3.3

  

    
      
Water and sewer and trash collection services(4)

    1.187
    5.9
    0.067
    0.48
    L-Aug. 2012
    6.2

  

    
      
Water and sewerage maintenance(10)

    0.897
    6.9
    0.059
    0.63
    L-Aug. 2012
    7.4

  

    
      
Garbage and trash collection(13)

    0.290
    2.8
    0.008
    0.48
    S-Sep. 2012
    2.7

  

    
      
Household operations(4)

    0.721
    2.2
    0.016
    0.42
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.3

  

    
      
Domestic services(4)

    0.248
    1.6
    0.004
    0.53
    -
    -

  

    
      
Gardening and lawncare services(4)

    0.235
    2.1
    0.005
    0.42
    L-Apr. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Moving, storage, freight expense(4)

    0.088
    2.2
    0.002
    2.54
    L-Sep. 2012
    3.7

  

    
      
Repair of household items(4)

    0.077
     
    0.003
    1.03
    -
    -

  

    
      
Medical care services

    5.387
    3.7
    0.199
    0.23
    S-Apr. 2012
    3.7

  

    
      
Professional services

    2.987
    2.0
    0.060
    0.24
    S-Jul. 2012
    2.0

  

    
      
Physicians' services(10)

    1.606
    2.3
    0.037
    0.39
    S-Jun. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
Dental services(10)

    0.759
    2.5
    0.019
    0.38
    -
    -

  

    
      
Eyeglasses and eye care(8)

    0.248
    0.3
    0.001
    0.69
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Services by other medical professionals(10)(8)

    0.374
    1.0
    0.004
    0.34
    S-Jul. 2012
    0.8

  

    
      
Hospital and related services

    1.749
    4.2
    0.073
    0.43
    -
    -

  

    
      
Hospital services(10)(16)

    1.528
    4.4
    0.067
    0.50
    S-Nov. 1999
    4.4

  

    
      
Inpatient hospital services(10)(16)(5)

     
    3.8
     
    1.10
    S-Aug. 1999
    3.6

  

    
      
Outpatient hospital services(10)(8)(5)

     
    5.1
     
    0.81
    L-Jul. 2012
    5.2

  

    
      
Nursing homes and adult day services(10)(16)

    0.136
    3.7
    0.005
    0.34
    S-Sep. 2012
    3.7

  

    
      
Care of invalids and elderly at home(7)

    0.085
    1.0
    0.001
    0.62
    S-Jun. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Health insurance(7)

    0.651
    11.2
    0.066
    0.24
    S-Feb. 2012
    9.3

  

    
      
Transportation services

    5.761
    2.2
    0.126
    0.34
    L-Dec. 2011
    2.5

  

    
      
Leased cars and trucks(14)

    0.378
    -5.4
    -0.023
    1.06
    L-Sep. 2012
    -5.3

  

    
      
Car and truck rental(4)

    0.066
    -1.6
    -0.001
    2.53
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.9

  

    
      
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair

    1.140
    1.3
    0.015
    0.32
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Motor vehicle body work

    0.057
    2.0
    0.001
    0.61
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing

    0.456
    2.2
    0.010
    0.46
    L-Jul. 2012
    2.3

  

    
      
Motor vehicle repair(4)

    0.591
    0.5
    0.003
    0.47
    -
    -

  

    
      
Motor vehicle insurance

    2.450
    4.4
    0.107
    0.69
    S-Sep. 2012
    4.0

  

    
      
Motor vehicle fees(4)

    0.558
    2.2
    0.012
    0.40
    S-Dec. 2011
    1.9

  

    
      
State motor vehicle registration and license fees(10)(4)

    0.323
    -0.1
    -0.001
    0.59
    S-Jul. 2011
    -0.4

  

    
      
Parking and other fees(4)

    0.213
    6.0
    0.012
    0.37
    S-Dec. 2011
    3.0

  

    
      
Parking fees and tolls(4)(5)

     
    8.0
     
    0.65
    S-Dec. 2011
    3.8

  

    
      
Automobile service clubs(4)(5)

     
    1.5
     
    0.62
    S-Apr. 2012
    1.5

  

    
      
Public transportation

    1.169
    1.4
    0.016
    0.74
    L-Jun. 2012
    1.6

  

    
      
Airline fare

    0.758
    0.9
    0.006
    1.04
    L-Jun. 2012
    2.0

  

    
      
Other intercity transportation

    0.147
    0.1
    0.000
    1.41
    S-Sep. 2012
    0.1

  

    
      
Intercity bus fare(6)(5)

     
    4.8
     
    0.72
    L-Sep. 2011
    5.3

  

    
      
Intercity train fare(6)(5)

     
    3.7
     
    2.70
    S-Sep. 2012
    3.6

  

    
      
Ship fare(4)(5)

     
    -3.3
     
    1.72
    S-Aug. 2012
    -5.2

  

    
      
Intracity transportation

    0.262
    3.8
    0.010
    0.48
    S-Aug. 2012
    3.5

  

    
      
Intracity mass transit(11)(5)

     
    3.1
     
    1.48
    S-Jun. 2012
    1.6

  

    
      
Recreation services(11)

    3.698
    3.2
    0.118
    0.50
    S-May 2012
    2.6

  

    
      
Video and audio services(11)

    1.496
    3.3
    0.049
    0.78
    S-Nov. 2011
    3.0

  

    
      
Cable and satellite television and radio service(13)

    1.386
    3.9
    0.053
    0.83
    S-Dec. 2011
    3.8

  

    
      
Video discs and other media, including rental of video and 
      audio(4)

    0.110
    -3.7
    -0.005
    3.13
    S-Nov. 2010
    -4.0

  

    
      
Video discs and other media(4)(5)

     
    -7.9
     
    3.14
    -
    -

  

    
      
Rental of video or audio discs and other media(4)(5)

     
    -0.5
     
    4.48
    S-Feb. 2010
    -2.0

  

    
      
Pet services including veterinary(4)

    0.407
    2.9
    0.012
    1.14
    L-Jul. 2012
    3.1

  

    
      
Pet services(4)(5)

     
    2.3
     
    1.05
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.3

  

    
      
Veterinarian services(4)(5)

     
    3.0
     
    1.50
    L-Jul. 2012
    3.1

  

    
      
Photographers and film processing(4)

    0.058
    1.0
    0.001
    1.20
    S-Aug. 2010
    0.9

  

    
      
Photographer fees(4)(5)

     
    0.5
     
    1.73
    S-Mar. 2011
    0.1

  

    
      
Film processing(4)(5)

     
    1.2
     
    1.08
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.2

  

    
      
Other recreation services(4)

    1.735
    3.3
    0.057
    0.79
    S-Sep. 2012
    2.8

  

    
      
Club dues and fees for participant sports and group 
      exercises(4)

    0.562
    3.1
    0.017
    1.56
    S-Jun. 2012
    2.0

  

    
      
Admissions

    0.637
    3.8
    0.024
    1.05
    L-Sep. 2008
    4.1

  

    
      
Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts(4)(5)

     
    3.6
     
    1.24
    L-Sep. 2008
    3.6

  

    
      
Admission to sporting events(4)(5)

     
    4.6
     
    1.31
    L-Jul. 2012
    5.2

  

    
      
Fees for lessons or instructions(8)

    0.231
    3.6
    0.008
    0.94
    L-Sep. 2009
    3.7

  

    
      
Education and communication services(11)

    6.149
    1.9
    0.119
    0.26
    -
    -

  

    
      
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare

    3.047
    3.6
    0.108
    0.44
    -
    -

  

    
      
College tuition and fees

    1.722
    4.1
    0.069
    0.77
    S-Sep. 2012
    4.0

  

    
      
Elementary and high school tuition and fees

    0.386
    3.5
    0.013
    0.51
    L-Aug. 2012
    3.6

  

    
      
Child care and nursery school(12)

    0.776
    2.6
    0.020
    0.35
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.9

  

    
      
Technical and business school tuition and fees(4)

    0.059
    3.0
    0.002
    0.81
    S-Aug. 2012
    2.5

  

    
      
Postage and delivery services(4)

    0.147
    3.9
    0.006
    0.29
    L-Apr. 2012
    4.0

  

    
      
Postage

    0.137
    3.8
    0.005
    0.30
    -
    -

  

    
      
Delivery services(4)

    0.010
    5.4
    0.001
    0.43
    L-Apr. 2012
    7.2

  

    
      
Telephone services(4)

    2.374
    0.4
    0.009
    0.33
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Wireless telephone services(4)

    1.437
    -0.8
    -0.011
    0.50
    S-Sep. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
Land-line telephone services(11)

    0.937
    2.1
    0.020
    0.36
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Internet services and electronic information providers(4)

    0.566
    -0.4
    -0.003
    0.77
    L-Jul. 2012
    0.6

  

    
      
Other personal services(11)

    1.703
    2.1
    0.035
    0.40
    S-Feb. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Personal care services

    0.625
    1.3
    0.008
    0.47
    S-Feb. 2012
    1.2

  

    
      
Haircuts and other personal care services(4)

    0.625
    1.3
    0.008
    0.47
    S-Feb. 2012
    1.2

  

    
      
Miscellaneous personal services

    1.078
    2.5
    0.027
    0.46
    S-Jul. 2011
    2.4

  

    
      
Legal services(8)

    0.295
    2.1
    0.006
    1.07
    S-Sep. 2012
    1.5

  

    
      
Funeral expenses(8)

    0.158
    2.2
    0.004
    0.45
    L-Feb. 2012
    2.4

  

    
      
Laundry and dry cleaning services(4)

    0.239
    2.0
    0.005
    0.51
    S-Jul. 2012
    1.9

  

    
      
Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(4)

    0.029
    2.0
    0.001
    0.95
    L-Sep. 2012
    2.0

  

    
      
Financial services(8)

    0.215
    3.9
    0.008
    1.11
    S-Sep. 2011
    3.5

  

    
      
Checking account and other bank services(4)(5)

     
    6.4
     
    1.54
    L-Sep. 2012
    7.3

  

    
      
Tax return preparation and other accounting fees(4)(5)

     
    2.0
     
    1.27
    S-May 2011
    1.0

  

    
  

    
      
Special aggregate indexes

    
  

    
  

    
      
All items less food

    85.825
    1.8
    1.511
    0.08
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.6

  

    
      
All items less shelter

    68.611
    1.5
    1.059
    0.08
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.5

  

    
      
All items less food and shelter

    54.436
    1.5
    0.806
    0.10
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.4

  

    
      
All items less food, shelter, and energy

    44.253
    1.7
    0.767
    0.11
    S-Apr. 2011
    1.6

  

    
      
All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and 
      trucks

    42.384
    1.9
    0.812
    0.12
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.9

  

    
      
All items less medical care

    92.895
    1.6
    1.525
    0.08
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.5

  

    
      
All items less energy

    89.816
    1.9
    1.725
    0.08
    -
    -

  

    
      
Commodities

    40.265
    1.1
    0.443
    0.12
    S-Jul. 2012
    0.5

  

    
      
Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and 
    trucks

    17.779
    0.8
    0.131
    0.22
    S-Aug. 2012
    0.8

  

    
      
Commodities less food

    26.090
    0.8
    0.190
    0.17
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Commodities less food and beverages

    25.150
    0.7
    0.174
    0.18
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Services

    59.735
    2.2
    1.321
    0.10
    L-Jun. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
Services less rent of shelter(15)

    28.692
    2.2
    0.626
    0.13
    L-Jun. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
Services less medical care services

    54.348
    2.1
    1.122
    0.10
    L-Jan. 2012
    2.1

  

    
      
Durables

    8.725
    -0.6
    -0.055
    0.18
    L-Aug. 2012
    -0.5

  

    
      
Nondurables

    31.539
    1.6
    0.498
    0.15
    S-Jul. 2012
    0.7

  

    
      
Nondurables less food

    17.365
    1.5
    0.245
    0.26
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.6

  

    
      
Nondurables less food and beverages

    16.425
    1.4
    0.230
    0.27
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.8

  

    
      
Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel

    12.727
    1.3
    0.167
    0.16
    S-Jul. 2012
    -1.9

  

    
      
Nondurables less food and apparel

    13.667
    1.4
    0.183
    0.15
    S-Jul. 2012
    -1.6

  

    
      
Housing

    40.658
    1.7
    0.714
    0.11
    L-Apr. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Education and communication(4)

    6.733
    1.5
    0.102
    0.25
    -
    -

  

    
      
Education(4)

    3.256
    3.8
    0.122
    0.41
    -
    -

  

    
      
Communication(4)

    3.476
    -0.6
    -0.021
    0.27
    -
    -

  

    
      
Information and information processing(4)

    3.329
    -0.8
    -0.026
    0.28
    -
    -

  

    
      
Information technology, hardware and services(17)

    0.955
    -3.6
    -0.035
    0.59
    S-Mar. 2012
    -3.6

  

    
      
Recreation(4)

    5.963
    1.4
    0.082
    0.35
    L-Jan. 2012
    1.4

  

    
      
Video and audio(4)

    1.893
    0.5
    0.010
    0.65
    -
    -

  

    
      
Pets, pet products and services(4)

    1.092
    2.0
    0.022
    0.62
    L-Jul. 2012
    2.2

  

    
      
Photography(4)

    0.111
    -2.0
    -0.003
    0.94
    S-Feb. 2011
    -2.3

  

    
      
Food and beverages

    15.114
    1.8
    0.269
    0.14
    L-Aug. 2012
    2.0

  

    
      
Domestically produced farm food

    7.198
    1.5
    0.107
    0.21
    L-Aug. 2012
    1.7

  

    
      
Other services

    11.549
    2.4
    0.273
    0.22
    -
    -

  

    
      
Apparel less footwear

    2.995
    1.2
    0.034
    1.12
    S-May 2011
    1.1

  

    
      
Fuels and utilities

    5.256
    -0.1
    -0.005
    0.27
    L-Mar. 2012
    0.0

  

    
      
Household energy

    4.069
    -1.7
    -0.072
    0.31
    L-Mar. 2012
    -1.3

  

    
      
Medical care

    7.105
    3.4
    0.239
    0.18
    S-Apr. 2012
    3.4

  

    
      
Transportation

    17.382
    1.5
    0.245
    0.15
    S-Aug. 2012
    1.4

  

    
      
Private transportation

    16.214
    1.5
    0.229
    0.15
    S-Jul. 2012
    -0.9

  

    
      
New and used motor vehicles(4)

    5.521
    -0.4
    -0.023
    0.21
    L-Sep. 2012
    -0.4

  

    
      
Utilities and public transportation

    9.856
    0.8
    0.081
    0.23
    L-Feb. 2012
    0.8

  

    
      
Household furnishings and operations

    4.013
    0.3
    0.014
    0.29
    L-Aug. 2012
    0.4

  

    
      
Other goods and services

    3.347
    1.5
    0.051
    0.33
    S-Feb. 2012
    1.5

  

    
      
Personal care

    2.553
    1.4
    0.037
    0.35
    S-Feb. 2012
    1.3

  
  

    
      
Footnotes
(1) The 'effect' of an item 
      category is a measure of that item's contribution to the All items price 
      change. For example, if the Food index had an effect of 0.40, and the All 
      items index rose 1.2 percent, then the increase in food prices contributed 
      0.40 / 1.2, or 33.3 percent, to that All items increase. Said another way, 
      had food prices been unchanged for that year the change in the All items 
      index would have been 1.2 percent minus 0.40, or 0.8 percent. Effects can 
      be negative as well. For example, if the effect of food was a negative 
      0.1, and the All items index rose 0.5 percent, the All items index 
      actually would have been 0.1 percent higher (or 0.6 percent) had food 
      prices been unchanged. Since food prices fell while prices overall were 
      rising, the contribution of food to the All items price change was 
      negative (in this case, -0.1 / 0.5, or minus 20 percent).
(2) A statistic's margin of error 
      is often expressed as its point estimate plus or minus two standard 
      errors. For example, if a CPI category rose 2.6 percent, and its standard 
      error was 0.25 percent, the margin of error on this item's 12-month 
      percent change would be 2.6 percent, plus or minus 0.5 percent.
(3) If the current 12-month 
      percent change is greater than the previous published 12-month percent 
      change, then this column identifies the closest prior month with a 
      12-month percent change as (L)arge as or (L)arger than the current 
      12-month change. If the current 12-month percent change is smaller than 
      the previous published 12-month percent change, the most recent month with 
      a change as (S)mall or (S)maller than the current month change is 
      identified. If the current and previous published 12-month percent changes 
      are equal, a dash will appear. Standard numerical comparison is used. For 
      example, 2.0% is greater than 0.6%, -4.4% is less than -2.0%, and -2.0% is 
      less than 0.0%. Note that a (L)arger change can be a smaller decline, for 
      example, a -0.2% change is larger than a -0.4% change, but still 
      represents a decline in the price index. Likewise, (S)maller changes can 
      be increases, for example, a 0.6% change is smaller than 0.8%, but still 
      represents an increase in the price index. In this context, a -0.2% change 
      is considered to be smaller than a 0.0% change.
(4) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base.
(5) Special indexes based on a 
      substantially smaller sample. These series do not contribute to the all 
      items index aggregation and therefore do not have a relative importance or 
      effect.
(6) Indexes on a 
      December 2007=100 base.
(7) 
      Indexes on a December 2005=100 base.
(8) Indexes on a December 1986=100 base.
(9) Indexes on a December 1993=100 
      base.
(10) This index 
      series was calculated using a Laspeyres estimator. All other item stratum 
      index series were calculated using a geometric means estimator.
(11) Indexes on a December 
      2009=100 base.
(12) 
      Indexes on a December 1990=100 base.
(13) Indexes on a December 1983=100 base.
(14) Indexes on a December 
      2001=100 base.
(15) 
      Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.
(16) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.
(17) Indexes on a December 
      1988=100 base.

  

    
      
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any 
      specific date.

Last Modified Date: December 14, 2012