Inflation · CPIUFDSL

Food prices (CPI)

As of Sep 2026, the CPI for food had risen 2.5% from a year earlier, compared with a 12-month change of 2.6% in Aug 2026. The latest value was 350.477 (index 1982-1984=100).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED®. Monthly data, seasonally adjusted. Latest observation Sep 2026; snapshot taken Oct 26, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT.

Latest (Sep 2026)

350.477

Change from Aug 2026

+0.0%

A year earlier

342.086

12-month change

+2.5%

350.477 Sep 2026 · Index 1982-1984=100

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Index 1982-1984=100. Data from Jan 1947 to Sep 2026 (956 observations).

What it measures

The food part of the CPI covers both groceries (food at home) and restaurant meals (food away from home). It shows how fast the cost of eating is rising.

Official title
CPI for All Urban Consumers: Food
Units
Index 1982-1984=100
Frequency and adjustment
Monthly, seasonally adjusted
Original source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Recent values
DateValueChangeFrom a year ago
Sep 2026350.477+0.0%+2.5%
Aug 2026350.309+0.1%+2.6%
Jul 2026349.881+0.1%+2.9%
Jun 2026349.609+0.2%+3.0%
May 2026348.892+0.2%+3.1%
Apr 2026348.349+0.5%+3.2%
Mar 2026346.603-0.0%+2.7%
Feb 2026346.622+0.4%+3.1%
Jan 2026345.271+0.2%+2.9%
Dec 2025344.632+0.7%+3.0%
Nov 2025342.386+0.1%+2.6%
Sep 2025342.086+0.2%+3.1%

Related indicators

CPI inflation

3.7%

12-month change · Sep 2026

Energy prices (CPI)

20.4%

12-month change · Sep 2026

Retail sales

6.3%

12-month change · Sep 2026

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Sources

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