Inflation Up 0.4% in August

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in August, 2025.  The all items index was up 2.9% for the 12 months ending in August.  The shelter index increased 0.4% and was the primary factor in the all items monthly increase.  The index for energy rose 0.7% in August as the index for gasoline increased 1.9% over the month.

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