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United States Core CPI (ex food & energy) (NSA)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPICORE.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)3.0%September 2025
Previous (y/y)3.1%August 2025
Level339.9October 2026

United States Core CPI (ex food & energy) (NSA) was up 3.0% year on year in September 2025, compared with 3.1% in August 2025.

The level stood at 339.9 (index).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 1.2% (Jun 2020) to 6.6% (Sep 2022), averaging 3.1%.

United States Core CPI (ex food & energy) (NSA), annual % change, Jan 1997 – Sep 20250%2%4%6%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Core CPI (ex food & energy) (NSA), annual % change, Jan 1997 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
United States Core CPI (ex food & energy) (NSA), level (index)150200250300350200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Core CPI (ex food & energy) (NSA), level (index).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026339.9—
September 2026339.3—
August 2026338.0—
July 2026337.1—
June 2026336.9—
May 2026336.8—
April 2026335.8—
March 2026334.4—
February 2026333.2—
January 2026331.9—
December 2025330.5—
November 2025330.4—
September 2025330.83.0
August 2025330.03.1
July 2025329.03.1
June 2025328.42.9
May 2025327.52.8
April 2025326.82.8
March 2025325.92.8
February 2025325.33.1
January 2025323.83.3
December 2024322.03.2
November 2024321.93.3
October 2024321.83.3

Last 24 observations. The full history (369 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1996
Observations369
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high6.6% (Sep 2022)
10-year low1.2% (Jun 2020)
10-year average3.1%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Makrognosis codeUS.CPICORE.M.NSA

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FAQ

What is the current core CPI (ex food & energy) (NSA) in United States?
The latest reading is 3.0% year on year for September 2025, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPICORE.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Original title: “Core CPI (ex food & energy) (NSA)”.