The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.

The data may reveal less than usual about inflation’s path as it does not account for gas and oil price surges sparked by the Iran war in early March.

The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.