June 15, 2012 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Consumer prices, May 2011 to May 2012
12-month percent change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, not seasonally adjusted, May 2011–May 2012
| CPI |
Percent change |
All items |
1.7 |
Food |
2.8 |
Energy |
-3.9 |
New vehicles |
1.3 |
Used cars and trucks |
3.5 |
Apparel |
4.4 |
Shelter |
2.3 |
Transportation services |
1.9 |
Medical care services |
3.9 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Consumer prices, May 2011 to May 2012.
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