Consumer price inflation in the U.S., May 2026: 4.2%
Consumer price inflation in the U.S. was 4.2% in May 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (April 2026): 3.8% (+0.4 pp).
- A year earlier (May 2025): 2.4%.
- A newer figure is available: 3.7% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in May 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| U.S. | 4.2% |
| Australia | 4% |
| Spain | 3.6% |
| Canada | 3.23% |
| Italy | 3.2% |
| South Korea | 3.1% |
| UK | 2.8% |
| France | 2.8% |
| Germany | 2.7% |
| Japan | 1.5% |
Other months
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics