Food price inflation in the U.S., August 2026: 2.2%
Food price inflation in the U.S. was 2.2% in August 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (July 2026): 2.7% (-0.5 pp).
- A year earlier (August 2025): 2.7%.
- A newer figure is available: 1.8% in September 2026.
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Other countries in August 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3.2% |
| Australia | 3% |
| Canada | 2.85% |
| Spain | 2.5% |
| U.S. | 2.2% |
| UK | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% |
| France | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% |
| South Korea | -0.54% |
Other months
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics