Month-on-month inflation rose by just 0.1%

Aug 13, 2026

10:05 am

What's the storyUS inflation has eased a bit, with consumer prices rising 3.4% year-on-year in July, slightly lower than the 3.5% increase recorded in June.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that month-on-month inflation rose by just 0.1%, mainly due to rising housing costs.