Consumer Price Index, Phoenix area — August 2026 – Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov)

Consumer Price Index, Phoenix area — August 2026  Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov)

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The food index decreased 1.6 percent, while the energy index rose 4.6 percent.  (Data in this report are not seasonally adjusted. Accordingly, bi-monthly changes may reflect seasonal influences.) The Phoenix area all items CPI-U advanced 2.5 percent for the 12 months ending in August. The index for all items less food and energy advanced 1.3 percent over the year. Food prices rose 1.7 percent. Energy prices increased 19.1 percent. Note: The October 2025 data values are not available due to the 2025 lapse in appropriations. Food prices declined 1.6 percent for the two months ending in August. Food prices rose 1.7 percent