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United States Alcoholic beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAF116

Latest (y/y)1.3%October 2026
Previous (y/y)1.4%September 2026
Level301.8October 2026

United States Alcoholic beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 1.3% year on year in October 2026, compared with 1.4% in September 2026.

The level stood at 301.8 (index (1982-84=100)).

That is the lowest reading since February 2020.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 0.5% (Nov 2019) to 5.8% (Jan 2023), averaging 2.2%.

United States Alcoholic beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1967 – Oct 20260.0%2.5%5.0%7.5%10.0%12.5%197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Alcoholic beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1967 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Alcoholic beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100))0100200300197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Alcoholic beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026301.81.3
September 2026301.71.4
August 2026301.71.6
July 2026301.42.1
June 2026300.82.0
May 2026300.72.1
April 2026300.61.9
March 2026299.71.7
February 2026298.91.6
January 2026298.62.0
December 2025298.12.1
November 2025298.31.9
October 2025297.91.7
September 2025297.52.0
August 2025296.91.9
July 2025295.21.4
June 2025294.91.4
May 2025294.51.5
April 2025294.91.8
March 2025294.81.9
February 2025294.21.7
January 2025292.81.4
December 2024291.81.4
November 2024292.81.8

Last 24 observations. The full history (722 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationMarch 1966
Observations722
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high5.8% (Jan 2023)
10-year low0.5% (Nov 2019)
10-year average2.2%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAF116

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FAQ

What is the current alcoholic beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 1.3% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAF116.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Alcoholic beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted”.