Consumer Price Index Remains Unchanged

Percent changes in CPI for All Urban Consumers. The all items index has risen 3 percent over the last 12 months, a decline from last month's 3.4 percent figure.

In December on a seasonally adjusted basis, Consumer Price Index remained the same. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3 percent before seasonal adjustment.

Similar to last month, the energy index declined in December and offset increases in other indexes. The gasoline index declined for the third month in a row and the household energy index declined as well.

The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.1 percent in December after rising 0.2 percent in November. The indexes for shelter, recreation, medical care, and tobacco all posted increases, while the indexes for used cars and trucks, new vehicles, and apparel all declined.

Recent declines in the energy index have brought its 12-month change down to 6.6 percent from 19.3 percent in September.

- Courtesy of US Census Bureau