What is the current consumer price index (cpi)?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is 330.29 as of March 1, 2026, sourced from BLS via FRED (CPIAUCSL).

Where does the cpi data come from?

Data is pulled from BLS via FRED (CPIAUCSL) (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CPIAUCSL). CalcFi caches the latest reading and historical series on an monthly cadence.

How often is the cpi updated?

Update cadence: monthly. The freshness pill at the top of the page shows the exact "as of" timestamp for the latest cached value.

What unit is the cpi reported in?

Values are reported in index. The chart and historical table use the same unit.

Can I download CPI data?

Yes. The full historical series is available as JSON at https://calcfi.app/api/data/cpi and as CSV at https://calcfi.app/api/data/cpi/history.csv. Both are CC BY 4.0.

Is Consumer Price Index (CPI) data free to use?

Yes. CalcFi-distributed data is licensed CC BY 4.0 (attribution required). Upstream public-source data (FRED, BLS, Census) remains in its original license.

How accurate is the cpi on this page?

Values mirror the upstream BLS via FRED (CPIAUCSL) feed at fetch time. Brief upstream revisions can cause small discrepancies between the live source and CalcFi's cache; the freshness pill flags stale data.

Which calculators use cpi?

Related calculators on CalcFi: Inflation Calculator. Each prefills the latest cpi value.

Does this data replace financial advice?

No. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is published for educational reference. It is not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. For decisions with material consequences, consult a licensed professional.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2026 — 330.29 (Mar 1, 2026) | Free Data

Consumer Price Index (CPI)Live· 42m ago

330.29

As of March 1, 2026+24.21

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Historical chart

Where today sits in history

At 330.29, the current cpi sits in the 99th percentile of the last decade — near the high end of its 10-year range.

Month-over-month change: up 24.21.

About this data

The primary US inflation measure, tracking price changes for a basket of consumer goods and services. Published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Annual CPI change is the headline "inflation rate" most commonly reported.

Data sourced directly from BLS via FRED (CPIAUCSL). Updated monthly. Published by CalcFi Editorial. See our methodology.

CalcFi publishes publicly available government economic data. We do not provide financial advice. Consult a licensed advisor before making financial decisions.

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