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United States Food and beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SAF

Latest (y/y)2.8%October 2026
Previous (y/y)2.4%September 2026
Level348.8October 2026

United States Food and beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted was up 2.8% year on year in October 2026, compared with 2.4% in September 2026.

The level stood at 348.8 (index (1982-84=100)).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −0.3% (Oct 2016) to 10.9% (Aug 2022), averaging 3.4%.

United States Food and beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1968 – Oct 2026−5%0%5%10%15%20%197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Food and beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1968 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
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United States Food and beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026348.82.8
September 2026347.32.4
August 2026347.12.6
July 2026346.72.9
June 2026346.42.9
May 2026345.73.0
April 2026345.23.1
March 2026343.52.7
February 2026343.53.1
January 2026342.22.9
December 2025341.63.0
November 2025339.52.6
October 2025339.32.9
September 2025339.13.0
August 2025338.43.1
July 2025336.92.8
June 2025336.52.9
May 2025335.62.8
April 2025334.72.7
March 2025334.52.9
February 2025333.32.5
January 2025332.62.4
December 2024331.62.4
November 2024330.92.3

Last 24 observations. The full history (718 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1967
Observations718
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high10.9% (Aug 2022)
10-year low−0.3% (Oct 2016)
10-year average3.4%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SAF

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FAQ

What is the current food and beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 2.8% 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.SA.ITEM-SAF.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Food and beverages in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted”.