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Consumer Price Index News Release

 Transmission of material in this release is embargoed until                                        
 8:30 a.m. (EDT) Tuesday, June 17, 2014 USDL-14-1135

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 CONSUMER PRICE INDEX - MAY 2014

 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 
 0.4 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau 
 of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all 
 items index increased 2.1 percent before seasonal adjustment.

 The seasonally adjusted increase in the all items index, which was 
 the largest since February 2013, was broad-based. The indexes for 
 shelter, electricity, food, airline fares, and gasoline were among 
 those that contributed. The food index posted its largest increase 
 since August 2011, with the index for food at home rising 0.7 percent. 
 The increases in the electricity and gasoline indexes led to a 0.9 
 percent rise in the energy index.

 The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3 percent in May, 
 its largest increase since August 2011. Along with the indexes for 
 shelter and airline fares, the medical care, apparel, and new vehicle 
 indexes all increased in May. The indexes for household furnishings 
 and operations and for used cars and trucks declined.

 The all items index increased 2.1 percent over the last 12 months; 
 this compares to a 2.0 percent increase for the 12 months ending April, 
 and is the largest 12-month increase since October 2012. The index for 
 all items less food and energy has increased 2.0 percent over the last 
 12 months. The food index has advanced 2.5 percent over the span, its 
 largest 12-month increase since June 2012. 


 Table A. Percent changes in CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city
 average
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                  Seasonally adjusted changes from             
                                          preceding month                      
                                                                          Un-  
                                                                       adjusted
                              Nov.  Dec.  Jan.  Feb.  Mar.  Apr.  May   12-mos.
                              2013  2013  2014  2014  2014  2014  2014   ended 
                                                                       May 2014
                                                                               
                                                                               
 All items..................    .1    .2    .1    .1    .2    .3    .4      2.1
  Food......................    .1    .0    .1    .4    .4    .4    .5      2.5
   Food at home.............    .0    .0    .1    .5    .5    .4    .7      2.7
   Food away from home (1)..    .3    .1    .1    .3    .3    .3    .2      2.2
  Energy....................   -.4   1.6    .6   -.5   -.1    .3    .9      3.3
   Energy commodities.......   -.8   2.6   -.5  -1.3  -2.0   1.9    .6      2.7
    Gasoline (all types)....   -.8   2.6  -1.0  -1.7  -1.7   2.3    .7      2.3
    Fuel oil (1)............    .4   2.4   3.7   4.1  -2.9  -3.0  -1.4      5.3
   Energy services..........    .0    .1   2.2    .7   2.6  -1.9   1.4      4.4
    Electricity.............    .5    .4   1.8   -.2   1.1  -2.6   2.3      3.6
    Utility (piped) gas                                                        
       service..............  -1.5  -1.0   3.6   3.6   7.5    .3  -1.7      7.3
  All items less food and                                                      
     energy.................    .2    .1    .1    .1    .2    .2    .3      2.0
   Commodities less food and                                                   
      energy commodities....    .0    .0   -.1   -.1    .0    .1    .1      -.2
    New vehicles............   -.1    .0   -.3    .1    .0    .3    .2       .5
    Used cars and trucks....    .3    .0   -.5   -.1    .4    .5   -.1       .2
    Apparel.................   -.1    .4   -.3   -.3    .3    .0    .3       .8
    Medical care commodities    .1   -.6    .5    .6   -.3    .3    .5      2.5
   Services less energy                                                        
      services..............    .3    .1    .2    .2    .3    .3    .3      2.7
    Shelter.................    .3    .2    .3    .2    .3    .2    .3      2.9
    Transportation services     .3   -.4    .1    .3    .2    .7   1.0      3.1
    Medical care services...    .0    .2    .2    .2    .3    .3    .3      3.0

   1 Not seasonally adjusted.



 Consumer Price Index Data for May 2014

 Food

 The food index rose 0.5 percent in May after increasing 0.4 percent in 
 each of the three previous months. The index for food at home increased 
 0.7 percent, its largest increase since July 2011. Five of the six major 
 grocery store food group indexes increased in May. The index for meats, 
 poultry, fish, and eggs rose 1.4 percent in May after a 1.5 percent 
 increase in April, with virtually all its major components increasing. 
 The fruits and vegetables index also continued to rise; its 1.1 percent 
 increase in May was its fourth consecutive advance, while the index for 
 dairy and related products increased 0.6 percent, its seventh consecutive 
 increase. The index for nonalcoholic beverages rose 0.4 percent in May 
 while the index for other food at home increased 0.3 percent; both indexes 
 had declined in April. The only major grocery store food group index to 
 decline in May was cereals and bakery products, which fell 0.1 percent. 
 The food at home index has increased 2.7 percent over the last year. The 
 index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs has risen 7.7 percent over the span. 
 The index for nonalcoholic beverages has decreased 0.9 percent, the only 
 major food group index to decline. The index for food away from home rose 
 0.2 percent in May and has risen 2.2 percent over the past 12 months.


 Energy

 The energy index increased 0.9 percent in May after rising 0.3 percent in 
 April. Major energy components were mixed in May. The electricity index 
 rose 2.3 percent in May after declining 2.6 percent in April. This is largely 
 due to semiannual climate credits applied to electricity bills in California. 
 The credits were applied to bills in April, causing the decline, while the 
 May increase reflects those bills returning to levels that do not include 
 the credit. The gasoline index rose 0.7 percent in May. (This was the same 
 as the increase before seasonal adjustment). In contrast, the index for 
 natural gas declined in May, falling 1.7 percent after increasing in each 
 of the four previous months. The fuel oil index also declined in May, 
 falling 1.4 percent. The energy index has risen 3.3 percent over the past 
 12 months, the same 12-month change as in April. All major energy component 
 indexes have increased over that time period, including electricity (3.6 
 percent) and gasoline (2.3 percent). 


 All items less food and energy

 The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.3 percent in May 
 after increasing 0.2 percent in March and April. The shelter index increased 
 0.3 percent in May. The rent index rose 0.3 percent and the index for owners’ 
 equivalent rent increased 0.2 percent. The index for lodging away from home 
 rose 2.0 percent and has increased 4.0 percent over the last three months. 
 The index for airline fares rose sharply in May; its 5.8 percent increase 
 was the largest since July 1999. The medical care index increased 0.3 percent 
 in May, as the index for prescription drugs rose 0.7 percent. The apparel 
 index rose 0.3 percent in May after being unchanged in April. The new vehicles 
 index also increased in May, rising 0.2 percent, as did the indexes for 
 personal care and for tobacco. In contrast to these increases, the household 
 furnishings and operations index fell 0.2 percent, while the index for used cars 
 and trucks declined 0.1 percent. The indexes for recreation and for alcoholic 
 beverages were unchanged in May.

 The index for all items less food and energy has risen 2.0 percent over the 
 last 12 months; this is the highest figure since February 2013. The 12-month 
 increase in the shelter index reached 2.9 percent in May, its highest level 
 since March 2008. The index for airline fares has increased 4.7 percent over the 
 span, and the medical care index has risen 2.8 percent. Indexes that have risen 
 more modestly over the past 12 months include apparel (0.8 percent), new vehicles 
 (0.5 percent), and used cars and trucks (0.2 percent).


 Not seasonally adjusted CPI measures

 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 2.1 percent 
 over the last 12 months to an index level of 237.900 (1982-84=100). For the 
 month, the index rose 0.3 percent prior to seasonal adjustment.  

 The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) 
 increased 2.1 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 234.216 
 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index rose 0.3 percent prior to seasonal 
 adjustment.  

 The Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) increased 
 2.0 percent over the last 12 months. For the month, the index rose 0.3 percent 
 on a not seasonally adjusted basis. Please note that the indexes for the post-
 2012 period are subject to revision.  

 The Consumer Price Index for June 2014 is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, 
 July 22, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT). 






















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 Brief Explanation of the CPI
      
 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change in prices 
 over time of goods and services purchased by households. The Bureau of Labor 
 Statistics publishes CPIs for two population groups: (1) the CPI for Urban 
 Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which covers households of wage 
 earners and clerical workers that comprise approximately 29 percent of the 
 total population and (2) the CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and the 
 Chained CPI for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U), which covers approximately 
 89 percent of the total population and includes, in addition to wage earners and 
 clerical worker households, groups such as professional, managerial, and 
 technical workers, the self-employed, short-term workers, the unemployed, and 
 retirees and others not in the labor force.
      
 The CPIs are based on prices of food, clothing, shelter, and fuels, 
 transportation fares, charges for doctors’ and dentists’ services, drugs, and 
 other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living. Prices are 
 collected each month in 87 urban areas across the country from about 4,000 
 housing units and approximately 26,000 retail establishments-department stores, 
 supermarkets, hospitals, filling stations, and other types of stores and 
 service establishments. All taxes directly associated with the purchase and use 
 of items are included in the index. Prices of fuels and a few other items are 
 obtained every month in all 87 locations. Prices of most other commodities and 
 services are collected every month in the three largest geographic areas and 
 every other month in other areas. Prices of most goods and services are obtained 
 by personal visits or telephone calls of the Bureau’s trained representatives.
      
 In calculating the index, price changes for the various items in each location 
 are averaged together with weights, which represent their importance in the 
 spending of the appropriate population group. Local data are then combined to 
 obtain a U.S. city average. For the CPI-U and CPI-W separate indexes are also 
 published by size of city, by region of the country, for cross-classifications 
 of regions and population-size classes, and for 27 local areas. Area indexes do 
 not measure differences in the level of prices among cities; they only measure 
 the average change in prices for each area since the base period.  For the 
 C-CPI-U data are issued only at the national level. It is important to note 
 that the CPI-U and CPI-W are considered final when released, but the C-CPI-U 
 is issued in preliminary form and subject to two annual revisions.
      
 The index measures price change from a designed reference date. For the CPI-U 
 and the CPI-W the reference base is 1982-84 equals 100. The reference base for 
 the C-CPI-U is December 1999 equals 100.  An increase of 16.5 percent from the 
 reference base, for example, is shown as 116.500. This change can also be 
 expressed in dollars as follows:  the price of a base period market basket of 
 goods and services in the CPI has risen from $10 in 1982-84 to $11.65. 
      
 For further details visit the CPI home page on the Internet at
 http://www.bls.gov/cpi/ or contact our CPI Information and Analysis Section on 
 (202) 691-7000.




 Note on Sampling Error in the Consumer Price Index

 The CPI is a statistical estimate that is subject to sampling error because it 
 is based upon a sample of retail prices and not the complete universe of all 
 prices. BLS calculates and publishes estimates of the 1-month, 2-month, 
 6-month and 12-month percent change standard errors annually, for the CPI-U.  
 These standard error estimates can be used to construct confidence intervals 
 for hypothesis testing. For example, the estimated standard error of the 1 
 month percent change is 0.04 percent for the U.S. All Items Consumer Price 
 Index.  This means that if we repeatedly sample from the universe of all retail 
 prices using the same methodology, and estimate a percentage change for each 
 sample, then 95% of these estimates would be within 0.08 percent of the 1 month 
 percentage change based on all retail prices.  For example, for a 1-month 
 change of 0.2 percent in the All Items CPI for All Urban Consumers, we are 95 
 percent confident that the actual percent change based on all retail prices 
 would fall between 0.12 and 0.28 percent. For the latest data, including 
 information on how to use the estimates of standard error, see "Variance 
 Estimates for Price Changes in the Consumer Price Index, January-December 2013".  
 These data are available on the CPI home page (http://www.bls.gov/cpi), or 
 by using the following link: http://www.bls.gov/cpi/cpivar2013.pdf   

 Calculating Index Changes

 Movements of the indexes from one month to another are usually expressed as 
 percent changes rather than changes in index points, because index point 
 changes are affected by the level of the index in relation to its base period 
 while percent changes are not.  The example below illustrates the computation 
 of index point and percent changes.
      
 Percent changes for 3-month and 6-month periods are expressed as annual rates 
 and are computed according to the standard formula for compound growth rates. 
 These data indicate what the percent change would be if the current rate were 
 maintained for a 12-month period.

 Index Point Change

 CPI                                            202.416
 Less previous index                            201.800
 Equals index point change                         .616



 Percent Change

 Index point difference                            .616
 Divided by the previous index                  201.800
 Equals                                           0.003
 Results multiplied by one hundred            0.003x100
 Equals percent change                              0.3





 A Note on Seasonally Adjusted and Unadjusted Data
   
 Because price data are used for different purposes by different groups, the 
 Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes seasonally adjusted as well as unadjusted 
 changes each month.

 For analyzing general price trends in the economy, seasonally adjusted changes 
 are usually preferred, since they eliminate the effect of changes that normally 
 occur at the same time and in about the same magnitude every year--such as 
 price movements resulting from changing climatic conditions, production cycles, 
 model changeovers, holidays, and sales.

 The unadjusted data are of primary interest to consumers concerned about the 
 prices they actually pay.  Unadjusted data also are used extensively for 
 escalation purposes. Many collective bargaining contract agreements and pension 
 plans, for example, tie compensation changes to the Consumer Price Index before 
 adjustment for seasonal variation.

 Seasonal factors used in computing the seasonally adjusted indexes are derived 
 by the X-13ARIMA-SEATS Seasonal Adjustment Method.  Seasonally adjusted indexes 
 and seasonal factors are computed annually.  Each year, the last five years of 
 seasonally adjusted data are revised. Data from January 2009 through December 
 2013 were replaced in January 2014.  Exceptions to the usual revision schedule 
 were: the updated seasonal data at the end of 1977 replaced data from 1967 
 through 1977; and, in January 2002, dependently seasonally adjusted series were 
 revised for January 1987-December 2001 as a result of a change in the aggregation 
 weights for dependently adjusted series. For further information, please see 
 "Aggregation of Dependently Adjusted Seasonally Adjusted Series", in the October 
 2001 issue of the CPI Detailed Report.

 Effective with the publication of data from January 2006 through December 2010 
 in January 2011, the Video and audio series and the Information technology, 
 hardware and services series were changed from independently adjusted to 
 dependently adjusted. This resulted in an increase in the number of seasonal 
 components used in deriving seasonal movement of the All items and 64 other lower 
 level aggregations, from 73 for the publication of January 1998 through December 
 2005 data to 82 for the publication of seasonally adjusted data for January 2006 
 and later.  Each year the seasonal status of every series is reevaluated based 
 upon certain statistical criteria. If any of the 82 components change their 
 seasonal adjustment status from seasonally adjusted to not seasonally adjusted, 
 not seasonally adjusted data will be used in the aggregation of the dependent 
 series for the last five years, but the seasonally adjusted indexes before that 
 period will not be changed. Note: 35 of the 82 components are not seasonally 
 adjusted for 2014.

 Seasonally adjusted data, including the all items index levels, are subject to 
 revision for up to five years after their original release. For this reason, 
 BLS advises against the use of these data in escalation agreements.

 Effective with the calculation of the seasonal factors for 1990, the Bureau of 
 Labor Statistics has used an enhanced seasonal adjustment procedure called 
 Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment for some CPI series. Intervention 
 Analysis Seasonal Adjustment allows for better estimates of seasonally 
 adjusted data.  Extreme values and/or sharp movements which might distort the 
 seasonal pattern are estimated and removed from the data prior to calculation of 
 seasonal factors. Beginning with the calculation of seasonal factors for 1996, 
 X-12-ARIMA software was used for Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment. In 
 2014, for the 2009-2013 revisions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics began using 
 X-13ARIMA-SEATS to perform the seasonal adjustment of CPI series, including 
 Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment for certain series.

 For the seasonal factors introduced in January 2014, BLS adjusted 31 series using 
 Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment, including selected food and beverage 
 items, motor fuels, electricity and vehicles.  For example, this procedure was used 
 for the Motor fuel series to offset the effects of events such as the response in 
 crude oil markets to the worldwide economic downturn in 2008.  

 For a complete list of Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment series and 
 explanations, please refer to the article "Intervention Analysis Seasonal 
 Adjustment", located on our website at http://www.bls.gov/cpi/cpisapage.htm.  

 For additional information on seasonal adjustment in the CPI, please write to the 
 Bureau of Labor Statistics, Division of Consumer Prices and Price Indexes, 
 Washington, DC 20212 or contact Chris Graci at (202) 691-5826, or by e-mail at 
 graci.christopher@bls.gov, or contact Carlyle Jackson at (202) 691-6984, or by 
 e-mail at jackson.carlyle@bls.gov . If you have general questions about the CPI, 
 please call our information staff at (202) 691-7000.  




Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, May 2014
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]
Expenditure category Relative
importance
Apr.
2014
Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change
May
2013
Apr.
2014
May
2014
May
2013-
May
2014
Apr.
2014-
May
2014
Feb.
2014-
Mar.
2014
Mar.
2014-
Apr.
2014
Apr.
2014-
May
2014

All items

100.000 232.945 237.072 237.900 2.1 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4

Food

13.855 236.526 241.337 242.344 2.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5

Food at home

8.196 233.302 238.103 239.504 2.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.7

Cereals and bakery products

1.128 271.041 271.005 271.362 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.0 -0.1

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

1.905 233.724 249.290 251.825 7.7 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.4

Dairy and related products(1)

0.868 216.327 224.171 225.491 4.2 0.6 1.0 0.5 0.6

Fruits and vegetables

1.352 289.236 294.509 298.626 3.2 1.4 0.9 0.7 1.1

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

0.937 166.189 165.387 164.640 -0.9 -0.5 -0.2 -0.1 0.4

Other food at home

2.006 205.498 205.091 205.866 0.2 0.4 -0.1 -0.2 0.3

Food away from home(1)

5.658 242.642 247.534 247.952 2.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2

Energy

9.581 247.805 252.717 255.982 3.3 1.3 -0.1 0.3 0.9

Energy commodities

5.816 314.009 320.709 322.394 2.7 0.5 -2.0 1.9 0.6

Fuel oil(1)

0.173 357.838 382.025 376.855 5.3 -1.4 -2.9 -3.0 -1.4

Motor fuel

5.545 311.326 316.782 318.840 2.4 0.6 -1.7 2.3 0.8

Gasoline (all types)

5.458 310.352 315.335 317.434 2.3 0.7 -1.7 2.3 0.7

Energy services(2)

3.765 195.172 198.856 203.781 4.4 2.5 2.6 -1.9 1.4

Electricity(2)

2.832 199.557 198.654 206.715 3.6 4.1 1.1 -2.6 2.3

Utility (piped) gas service(2)

0.933 179.173 196.872 192.303 7.3 -2.3 7.5 0.3 -1.7

All items less food and energy

76.564 233.462 237.509 238.029 2.0 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3

Commodities less food and energy commodities

19.549 147.762 147.589 147.454 -0.2 -0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1

Apparel

3.463 127.952 129.629 128.963 0.8 -0.5 0.3 0.0 0.3

New vehicles

3.522 145.955 146.724 146.708 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.2

Used cars and trucks

1.671 151.099 150.496 151.441 0.2 0.6 0.4 0.5 -0.1

Medical care commodities

1.709 333.064 340.535 341.432 2.5 0.3 -0.3 0.3 0.5

Alcoholic beverages

0.996 234.425 236.530 236.894 1.1 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.0

Tobacco and smoking products(1)

0.695 868.983 896.306 898.143 3.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2

Services less energy services

57.015 285.479 292.257 293.208 2.7 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

Shelter

31.843 262.289 268.899 269.766 2.9 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3

Rent of primary residence(2)

6.919 266.559 274.100 274.710 3.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3

Owners' equivalent rent of residences(2)(3)

23.677 269.635 276.265 276.748 2.6 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2

Medical care services

5.835 451.648 464.238 465.014 3.0 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3

Physicians' services(2)

1.561 353.372 358.415 359.547 1.7 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4

Hospital services(2)(4)

1.809 262.060 278.496 278.568 6.3 0.0 0.8 0.5 0.3

Transportation services

5.548 279.948 285.402 288.627 3.1 1.1 0.2 0.7 1.0

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(1)

1.139 261.065 264.508 265.013 1.5 0.2 -0.1 0.1 0.2

Motor vehicle insurance

2.198 414.952 433.113 434.934 4.8 0.4 0.3 0.9 0.6

Airline fare

0.770 326.500 318.331 341.947 4.7 7.4 0.5 2.6 5.8

Footnotes
(1) Not seasonally adjusted.
(2) This index series was calculated using a Laspeyres estimator. All other item stratum index series were calculated using a geometric means estimator.
(3) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.
(4) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.

NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.


Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure category, May 2014
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]
Expenditure category Relative
importance
Apr.
2014
Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change
May
2013-
May
2014
Apr.
2014-
May
2014
Feb.
2014-
Mar.
2014
Mar.
2014-
Apr.
2014
Apr.
2014-
May
2014

All items

100.000 2.1 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4

Food

13.855 2.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5

Food at home

8.196 2.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.7

Cereals and bakery products

1.128 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.0 -0.1

Cereals and cereal products

0.370 -0.2 0.5 1.3 -0.8 -0.1

Flour and prepared flour mixes

0.050 -2.7 0.7 -0.2 -1.6 -0.3

Breakfast cereal(1)

0.193 0.0 -0.1 0.7 0.2 -0.1

Rice, pasta, cornmeal(1)

0.127 -0.3 1.4 1.5 -1.2 1.4

Rice(1)(2)(3)

  2.6 1.4 1.2 -0.4 1.4

Bakery products

0.758 0.4 -0.1 -0.2 0.5 -0.2

Bread(2)

0.227 -1.2 -1.2 -0.9 1.3 -1.2

White bread(1)(3)

  -1.3 -1.7 -1.7 2.2 -1.7

Bread other than white(1)(3)

  -1.3 -0.8 0.1 1.3 -0.8

Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(1)(2)

0.112 -0.4 0.1 -0.6 -0.9 0.4

Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies

0.185 2.2 0.3 0.1 -0.4 1.1

Cookies(1)(3)

  2.5 -0.3 0.4 -1.3 0.9

Fresh cakes and cupcakes(1)(3)

  2.3 1.2 -0.1 0.1 1.2

Other bakery products

0.234 0.9 0.7 0.2 0.8 -0.3

Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(1)(3)

  -0.4 -0.9 0.0 0.8 -0.9

Crackers, bread, and cracker products(3)

  3.6 2.3 -1.8 0.7 1.8

Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers(3)

  -0.3 0.7 1.4 -1.2 0.4

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

1.905 7.7 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.4

Meats, poultry, and fish

1.782 7.6 1.2 1.0 1.5 1.3

Meats

1.148 9.4 1.1 1.4 2.9 1.1

Beef and veal(1)

0.530 10.7 0.1 1.9 3.0 0.1

Uncooked ground beef(1)

0.215 10.4 0.1 2.2 2.6 0.1

Uncooked beef roasts(1)(2)

0.076 12.9 0.2 -0.1 3.3 0.2

Uncooked beef steaks(1)(2)

0.193 10.1 -0.3 2.6 3.3 -0.3

Uncooked other beef and veal(1)(2)

0.046 11.3 1.4 1.1 2.6 1.4

Pork

0.361 12.2 3.2 1.1 4.1 2.4

Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(2)

0.141 14.2 4.6 0.0 3.0 3.6

Bacon and related products(3)

  15.3 5.1 -0.2 4.9 5.1

Breakfast sausage and related products(2)(3)

  12.0 3.9 0.1 0.3 3.2

Ham

0.070 4.7 3.0 0.2 0.1 1.2

Ham, excluding canned(3)

  4.4 3.3 0.2 -0.4 1.4

Pork chops

0.063 12.7 2.2 5.6 6.5 1.1

Other pork including roasts and picnics(2)

0.087 15.3 1.8 2.8 6.6 1.7

Other meats

0.258 3.3 0.3 0.6 1.1 1.3

Frankfurters(3)

  5.6 -1.3 -0.1 4.5 1.4

Lunchmeats(1)(2)(3)

  3.5 0.5 0.2 1.6 0.5

Lamb and organ meats(1)(3)

  3.8 4.5 1.4 -3.4 4.5

Lamb and mutton(1)(2)(3)

  -1.9 5.8 0.3 -6.1 5.8

Poultry

0.350 2.6 1.2 0.9 -1.6 1.6

Chicken(2)

0.283 2.9 1.1 0.8 -1.6 1.7

Fresh whole chicken(1)(3)

  5.9 3.3 2.7 -1.2 3.3

Fresh and frozen chicken parts(1)(3)

  1.2 0.3 0.1 -0.9 0.3

Other poultry including turkey(2)

0.067 1.6 1.6 0.7 -1.6 1.3

Fish and seafood(1)

0.284 7.1 1.9 -0.7 0.0 1.9

Fresh fish and seafood(1)(2)

0.145 9.4 2.2 -0.7 1.0 2.2

Processed fish and seafood(2)

0.139 4.8 1.6 1.0 0.1 1.1

Shelf stable fish and seafood(1)(3)

  0.0 -0.2 -1.2 2.1 -0.2

Frozen fish and seafood(3)

  9.9 3.8 0.8 -0.1 2.5

Eggs

0.122 10.1 -2.3 4.4 0.7 2.7

Dairy and related products(1)

0.868 4.2 0.6 1.0 0.5 0.6

Milk(1)(2)

0.278 7.3 0.4 1.8 0.3 0.4

Fresh whole milk(1)(3)

  8.5 0.5 2.2 0.2 0.5

Fresh milk other than whole(1)(2)(3)

  6.0 0.3 1.7 0.1 0.3

Cheese and related products(1)

0.275 6.0 1.7 2.1 1.6 2.0

Ice cream and related products

0.120 -0.3 -2.7 -0.2 0.0 -0.9

Other dairy and related products(2)

0.195 0.1 1.2 -0.1 0.1 0.9

Fruits and vegetables

1.352 3.2 1.4 0.9 0.7 1.1

Fresh fruits and vegetables

1.051 4.2 1.4 1.0 1.3 1.2

Fresh fruits

0.584 7.3 2.0 3.1 1.4 0.1

Apples

0.088 0.5 4.5 1.2 0.9 2.5

Bananas

0.087 -0.9 -0.6 -0.4 0.4 0.0

Citrus fruits(2)

0.160 22.5 3.8 7.5 3.9 0.9

Oranges, including tangerines(3)

  17.1 4.7 5.6 0.3 -0.2

Other fresh fruits(2)

0.248 4.8 0.8 1.8 -0.2 -1.4

Fresh vegetables

0.467 0.5 0.6 -1.6 1.1 2.6

Potatoes

0.079 7.5 1.4 -2.1 0.7 0.1

Lettuce

0.064 0.1 1.9 0.6 5.0 2.0

Tomatoes(1)

0.083 -1.1 -2.1 -4.3 -1.4 -2.1

Other fresh vegetables

0.241 -1.0 1.0 -0.9 2.0 2.8

Processed fruits and vegetables(2)

0.301 0.0 1.5 0.7 -1.1 0.6

Canned fruits and vegetables(2)

0.157 2.1 2.2 1.6 -1.6 1.1

Canned fruits(2)(3)

  -0.6 1.4 1.7 -1.2 0.2

Canned vegetables(2)(3)

  4.2 2.8 1.6 -1.8 1.8

Frozen fruits and vegetables(2)

0.088 -2.4 0.5 -0.3 0.7 -0.8

Frozen vegetables(3)

  -2.0 0.6 -0.4 1.1 -1.2

Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(2)

0.056 -1.4 1.1 -0.2 -2.0 0.4

Dried beans, peas, and lentils(1)(2)(3)

  3.6 1.6 0.1 -0.3 1.6

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

0.937 -0.9 -0.5 -0.2 -0.1 0.4

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(2)

0.686 -0.7 -0.7 -0.5 -0.2 0.2

Carbonated drinks

0.284 -0.8 -0.7 0.5 -0.1 0.0

Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(1)(2)

0.014 2.5 -0.2 -0.2 0.3 -0.2

Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(1)(2)

0.388 -0.8 -0.8 -1.0 -0.1 -0.8

Beverage materials including coffee and tea(2)

0.251 -1.8 0.2 0.7 0.4 0.6

Coffee

0.152 -4.0 0.6 0.9 0.1 0.4

Roasted coffee(3)

  -4.8 0.8 0.4 -0.1 0.4

Instant and freeze dried coffee(1)(3)

  -1.8 -1.5 1.7 -0.3 -1.5

Other beverage materials including tea(2)

0.098 1.3 -0.3 -0.1 0.9 0.7

Other food at home

2.006 0.2 0.4 -0.1 -0.2 0.3

Sugar and sweets(1)

0.294 -1.5 -0.5 0.7 -1.0 -0.5

Sugar and artificial sweeteners

0.054 -6.2 0.6 0.2 -1.3 0.1

Candy and chewing gum(1)(2)

0.180 -0.3 -0.8 1.5 -1.3 -0.8

Other sweets(2)

0.061 -0.8 -0.5 -0.7 0.0 -0.3

Fats and oils

0.242 -0.8 0.6 0.8 -0.4 0.1

Butter and margarine(2)

0.071 4.2 2.4 3.2 0.0 0.7

Butter(3)

  6.8 2.5 4.0 1.5 0.1

Margarine(3)

  1.0 2.7 1.8 -1.4 1.8

Salad dressing(1)(2)

0.062 -2.5 -2.5 -1.0 -0.1 -2.5

Other fats and oils including peanut butter(2)

0.108 -2.8 1.1 0.0 -0.9 0.9

Peanut butter(1)(2)(3)

  -4.3 0.1 -0.1 -0.9 0.1

Other foods

1.470 0.6 0.5 -0.4 0.0 0.6

Soups

0.098 -0.7 2.5 0.7 0.0 1.2

Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods(1)

0.275 -0.7 0.5 0.0 0.9 0.5

Snacks(1)

0.322 0.6 0.5 -0.4 0.0 0.5

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces

0.288 1.3 1.2 -0.4 -1.2 1.2

Salt and other seasonings and spices(2)(3)

  3.2 1.3 -0.1 -1.0 1.5

Olives, pickles, relishes(1)(2)(3)

  -1.0 -4.9 -1.1 1.5 -4.9

Sauces and gravies(2)(3)

  2.2 2.6 -1.3 -1.7 3.1

Other condiments(3)

  1.6 5.7 2.1 -1.5 5.4

Baby food(1)(2)

0.054 2.4 0.5 -0.2 0.2 0.5

Other miscellaneous foods(1)(2)

0.433 0.5 -0.4 -0.7 0.5 -0.4

Prepared salads(1)(3)(4)

  2.9 -0.7 -0.3 0.2 -0.7

Food away from home(1)

5.658 2.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2

Full service meals and snacks(1)(2)

2.738 2.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.2

Limited service meals and snacks(1)(2)

2.337 2.2 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.1

Food at employee sites and schools(2)

0.207 2.2 0.0 0.2 1.1 0.3

Food at elementary and secondary schools(3)(5)

  2.0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.3

Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(1)(2)

0.063 -0.9 -0.6 0.0 -0.4 -0.6

Other food away from home(1)(2)

0.313 2.9 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.3

Energy

9.581 3.3 1.3 -0.1 0.3 0.9

Energy commodities

5.816 2.7 0.5 -2.0 1.9 0.6

Fuel oil and other fuels(1)

0.271 5.5 -2.0 -7.2 -5.4 -2.0

Fuel oil(1)

0.173 5.3 -1.4 -2.9 -3.0 -1.4

Propane, kerosene, and firewood(1)(6)

0.098 6.6 -3.2 -13.7 -7.7 -1.3

Motor fuel

5.545 2.4 0.6 -1.7 2.3 0.8

Gasoline (all types)

5.458 2.3 0.7 -1.7 2.3 0.7

Gasoline, unleaded regular(3)

  2.3 0.6 -1.7 2.2 0.8

Gasoline, unleaded midgrade(3)(7)

  2.2 0.4 -1.3 1.9 0.5

Gasoline, unleaded premium(3)

  2.7 0.8 -1.8 2.2 0.8

Other motor fuels(2)

0.087 1.6 -0.4 -3.4 -0.9 0.6

Energy services(8)

3.765 4.4 2.5 2.6 -1.9 1.4

Electricity(8)

2.832 3.6 4.1 1.1 -2.6 2.3

Utility (piped) gas service(8)

0.933 7.3 -2.3 7.5 0.3 -1.7

All items less food and energy

76.564 2.0 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3

Commodities less food and energy commodities

19.549 -0.2 -0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1

Household furnishings and supplies(1)(9)

3.369 -2.5 -0.2 -0.1 -0.3 -0.2

Window and floor coverings and other linens(1)(2)

0.272 -2.7 0.6 -0.4 -0.8 0.6

Floor coverings(1)(2)

0.046 0.4 0.2 -0.3 0.5 0.2

Window coverings(1)(2)

0.054 -0.7 0.7 -1.3 -0.4 0.7

Other linens(1)(2)

0.172 -4.6 0.6 -0.2 -1.3 0.6

Furniture and bedding(1)

0.772 -2.5 0.1 0.0 0.7 0.1

Bedroom furniture(1)

0.272 0.3 -0.1 0.1 0.8 -0.1

Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(1)(2)

0.361 -3.9 0.1 -0.6 1.0 0.1

Other furniture(2)

0.129 -3.4 0.4 0.1 0.3 0.3

Infants' furniture(1)(3)(5)

           

Appliances(2)

0.282 -5.3 -2.0 -0.1 -1.3 -1.7

Major appliances(2)

0.156 -6.7 -1.8 -1.6 -1.9 -1.3

Laundry equipment(3)

  -7.5 -2.3 -0.7 -2.0 -2.0

Other appliances(1)(2)

0.122 -3.2 -2.1 1.2 -0.7 -2.1

Other household equipment and furnishings(2)

0.488 -5.6 0.1 0.5 -0.9 -0.4

Clocks, lamps, and decorator items(1)

0.265 -7.6 0.2 -0.6 0.0 0.2

Indoor plants and flowers(10)

0.105 0.1 1.5 -0.2 -0.9 1.2

Dishes and flatware(1)(2)

0.043 -10.2 -3.2 1.1 -4.0 -3.2

Nonelectric cookware and tableware(2)

0.075 -4.3 0.0 0.0 -1.5 0.0

Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(2)

0.708 -1.3 -0.3 -0.4 -0.9 -0.4

Tools, hardware and supplies(1)(2)

0.186 -1.6 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7 -0.3

Outdoor equipment and supplies(2)

0.369 -1.2 -0.3 -0.1 -0.9 -0.6

Housekeeping supplies(1)

0.846 -0.9 -0.1 0.1 -0.2 -0.1

Household cleaning products(1)(2)

0.334 -2.2 -0.2 -0.1 -0.9 -0.2

Household paper products(1)(2)

0.249 0.4 -0.1 0.5 0.7 -0.1

Miscellaneous household products(1)(2)

0.263 -0.5 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.1

Apparel

3.463 0.8 -0.5 0.3 0.0 0.3

Men's and boys' apparel

0.872 -0.8 0.4 -0.1 -0.4 0.2

Men's apparel

0.686 -2.4 0.4 0.1 -1.0 -0.2

Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear

0.114 -3.8 0.6 -1.0 -2.2 -0.4

Men's furnishings

0.189 -1.3 0.5 -1.5 -0.4 0.3

Men's shirts and sweaters(2)

0.205 -4.1 -0.8 1.4 -2.8 -0.9

Men's pants and shorts

0.170 -0.6 1.3 0.4 1.9 0.5

Boys' apparel

0.186 5.8 0.5 -0.6 2.8 0.5

Women's and girls' apparel

1.531 3.1 -1.4 0.3 0.4 0.5

Women's apparel

1.291 2.7 -1.2 0.3 -0.5 0.5

Women's outerwear

0.109 9.4 -3.6 4.5 0.3 2.0

Women's dresses

0.160 1.5 -2.7 -3.6 -4.1 0.7

Women's suits and separates(2)

0.621 -0.4 -2.2 0.8 -1.0 -0.4

Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and accessories(2)

0.391 6.9 1.7 0.8 1.7 1.8

Girls' apparel

0.240 5.2 -2.4 0.1 5.1 0.6

Footwear

0.708 -1.0 0.5 0.6 -0.2 0.4

Men's footwear(1)

0.216 1.0 -0.1 -0.4 1.2 -0.1

Boys' and girls' footwear

0.162 2.1 2.1 -1.2 1.1 3.0

Women's footwear

0.330 -3.5 0.1 1.3 -1.2 -0.6

Infants' and toddlers' apparel

0.136 1.4 -1.3 1.7 1.2 -0.6

Jewelry and watches(6)

0.217 -3.4 -0.9 -0.1 -1.4 -0.1

Watches(1)(6)

0.046 -0.9 -0.6 0.4 -1.5 -0.6

Jewelry(6)

0.171 -4.3 -1.0 0.0 -1.4 -0.2

Transportation commodities less motor fuel(9)

5.732 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.3 0.0

New vehicles

3.522 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.2

New cars and trucks(2)(3)

  0.5 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.2

New cars(3)

  -0.2 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1

New trucks(3)(11)

  1.3 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.3

Used cars and trucks

1.671 0.2 0.6 0.4 0.5 -0.1

Motor vehicle parts and equipment(1)

0.432 -1.2 -0.2 0.0 0.1 -0.2

Tires(1)

0.286 -2.2 -0.2 -0.1 0.1 -0.2

Vehicle accessories other than tires(1)(2)

0.146 0.9 -0.3 0.0 0.1 -0.3

Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(1)(3)

  0.5 -0.5 -0.2 0.3 -0.5

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(1)(3)

  1.4 0.8 0.7 -0.4 0.8

Medical care commodities

1.709 2.5 0.3 -0.3 0.3 0.5

Medicinal drugs(1)(9)

1.634 2.7 0.3 -0.2 0.3 0.3

Prescription drugs

1.285 3.6 0.3 -0.2 0.3 0.7

Nonprescription drugs(1)(9)

0.349 -0.8 0.1 0.1 0.6 0.1

Medical equipment and supplies(1)(9)

0.075 -0.6 0.2 0.0 0.4 0.2

Recreation commodities(9)

2.042 -2.7 -0.2 -0.3 0.0 -0.3

Video and audio products(9)

0.317 -6.1 -1.0 -0.8 -0.5 -1.0

Televisions

0.153 -14.0 -2.0 -1.8 -1.8 -1.9

Other video equipment(1)(2)

0.031 -2.6 -0.4 2.7 3.6 -0.4

Audio equipment

0.070 -2.1 0.2 -1.4 -0.4 0.4

Audio discs, tapes and other media(1)(2)

0.045 2.5 -0.7 0.8 0.7 -0.7

Pets and pet products(1)

0.646 -1.3 0.5 -0.6 0.3 0.5

Pet food(1)(2)(3)

  -0.9 0.4 -0.8 0.4 0.4

Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories(1)(2)(3)

  -1.5 0.8 -0.2 0.1 0.8

Sporting goods(1)

0.409 -1.9 -1.2 -0.2 0.8 -1.2

Sports vehicles including bicycles(1)

0.185 -1.2 -2.2 0.2 0.8 -2.2

Sports equipment

0.218 -2.7 -0.3 -0.7 0.6 -1.1

Photographic equipment and supplies

0.061 -2.9 0.1 1.1 0.9 -0.2

Film and photographic supplies(1)(2)(3)

    -0.6 4.0 0.2 -0.6

Photographic equipment(2)(3)

  -6.3 -0.1 1.3 1.8 -0.9

Recreational reading materials(1)

0.217 3.3 0.7 0.7 1.2 0.7

Newspapers and magazines(1)(2)

0.120 6.3 1.5 1.1 1.6 1.5

Recreational books(1)(2)

0.096 -0.5 -0.3 0.2 0.6 -0.3

Other recreational goods(2)

0.393 -5.8 -0.4 -0.4 -1.5 -0.6

Toys

0.288 -7.6 -0.5 -0.8 -2.2 -0.8

Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment(2)(3)

  -4.5 -0.1 -0.2 -1.6 -0.7

Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(1)(2)

0.052 0.3 -0.2 0.8 1.0 -0.2

Music instruments and accessories(2)

0.041 0.4 -0.1 0.7 0.3 -0.1

Education and communication commodities(9)

0.631 -2.9 -0.7 -0.2 0.2 -0.4

Educational books and supplies

0.191 2.8 0.3 -0.3 1.1 0.4

College textbooks(1)(3)(12)

  3.4 0.3 -0.4 0.8 0.3

Information technology commodities(9)

0.440 -6.1 -1.2 -0.1 -0.1 -0.8

Personal computers and peripheral equipment(4)

0.299 -6.5 -1.3 -0.3 -0.2 -0.7

Computer software and accessories(1)(2)

0.067 -4.9 -0.3 -0.7 -0.1 -0.3

Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items(1)(2)

0.075 -5.7 -1.5 1.0 0.0 -1.5

Alcoholic beverages

0.996 1.1 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.0

Alcoholic beverages at home

0.588 0.5 0.1 0.2 -0.1 0.2

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home

0.270 1.4 -0.3 0.1 0.1 0.0

Distilled spirits at home(1)

0.072 1.3 1.1 -0.2 -0.2 1.1

Whiskey at home(3)

  2.1 0.1 1.3 -0.4 -0.1

Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(1)(3)

  -0.6 1.0 -1.1 -0.1 1.0

Wine at home

0.246 -0.9 0.3 0.5 -0.3 -0.1

Alcoholic beverages away from home(1)

0.407 1.9 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.2

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home(1)(2)(3)

  2.1 0.3 0.0 0.2 0.3

Wine away from home(1)(2)(3)

  1.7 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3

Distilled spirits away from home(1)(2)(3)

  1.8 0.2 0.1 0.6 0.2

Other goods(9)

1.607 1.9 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0

Tobacco and smoking products(1)

0.695 3.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2

Cigarettes(1)(2)

0.640 3.5 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.2

Tobacco products other than cigarettes(1)(2)

0.049 0.9 -0.1 0.1 0.2 -0.1

Personal care products(1)

0.719 1.1 -0.3 0.1 0.1 -0.3

Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products(1)(2)

0.367 0.4 -1.0 0.3 -0.6 -1.0

Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements(1)

0.345 1.8 0.6 -0.1 0.8 0.6

Miscellaneous personal goods(2)

0.193 -1.3 0.0 0.4 -0.2 0.1

Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(3)

  -0.3 -0.2 0.9 0.3 -0.3

Infants' equipment(1)(3)(5)

  -2.5 0.4 0.0 0.7 0.4

Services less energy services

57.015 2.7 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

Shelter

31.843 2.9 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3

Rent of shelter(13)

31.484 2.8 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3

Rent of primary residence(8)

6.919 3.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3

Lodging away from home(2)

0.888 5.0 4.7 1.5 0.4 2.0

Housing at school, excluding board(8)(13)

0.167 3.2 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.2

Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels

0.722 5.2 5.8 1.8 0.4 2.5

Owners' equivalent rent of residences(8)(13)

23.677 2.6 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2

Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence(8)(13)

22.295 2.6 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2

Tenants' and household insurance(1)(2)

0.359 5.4 1.2 1.0 -0.1 1.2

Water and sewer and trash collection services(2)

1.174 3.3 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.1

Water and sewerage maintenance(8)

0.901 3.5 0.0 0.4 0.3 0.1

Garbage and trash collection(1)(11)

0.272 2.6 0.0 0.2 0.5 0.0

Household operations(1)(2)

0.821 2.6 0.3 0.1 0.9 0.3

Domestic services(1)(2)

0.273 2.8 0.1 0.3 -0.2 0.1

Gardening and lawncare services(1)(2)

0.268 2.6 0.0   2.3 0.0

Moving, storage, freight expense(2)

0.114 1.4 1.1 0.4 0.2 0.3

Repair of household items(1)(2)

0.063 3.0 0.7 -0.1 -0.1 0.7

Medical care services

5.835 3.0 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3

Professional services

2.974 1.9 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.4

Physicians' services(8)

1.561 1.7 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4

Dental services(8)

0.791 2.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1

Eyeglasses and eye care(1)(6)

0.278 2.5 1.1 0.1 0.0 1.1

Services by other medical professionals(8)(6)

0.344 1.2 0.3 0.0 -0.1 0.4

Hospital and related services

2.110 5.8 0.0 0.7 0.4 0.3

Hospital services(8)(14)

1.809 6.3 0.0 0.8 0.5 0.3

Inpatient hospital services(8)(14)(3)

  7.1 0.1 0.9 0.4 0.5

Outpatient hospital services(8)(3)(6)

  5.5 -0.1 0.6 0.5 0.2

Nursing homes and adult day services(8)(14)

0.170 2.7 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.0

Care of invalids and elderly at home(1)(5)

0.131 1.7 0.0 0.4 -0.1 0.0

Health insurance(1)(5)

0.751 -0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2

Transportation services

5.548 3.1 1.1 0.2 0.7 1.0

Leased cars and trucks(12)

0.391 -1.5 0.0 0.0 -0.5 0.0

Car and truck rental(2)

0.075 2.4 -5.6 4.0 -1.8 -2.3

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(1)

1.139 1.5 0.2 -0.1 0.1 0.2

Motor vehicle body work(1)

0.056 3.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.1

Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing(1)

0.481 0.8 -0.3 0.0 0.1 -0.3

Motor vehicle repair(1)(2)

0.572 2.0 0.6 -0.3 0.1 0.6

Motor vehicle insurance

2.198 4.8 0.4 0.3 0.9 0.6

Motor vehicle fees(1)(2)

0.561 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0

State motor vehicle registration and license fees(1)(8)(2)

0.313 0.9 0.0 -0.1 0.0 0.0

Parking and other fees(2)

0.230 2.6 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.3

Parking fees and tolls(1)(2)(3)

  3.3 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.2

Automobile service clubs(1)(2)(3)

  -0.9 -0.2 0.0 -1.2 -0.2

Public transportation

1.183 3.1 4.7 0.3 1.6 3.7

Airline fare

0.770 4.7 7.4 0.5 2.6 5.8

Other intercity transportation

0.154 -0.6 -1.1 1.1 -0.3 -1.3

Intercity bus fare(1)(3)(4)

           

Intercity train fare(3)(4)

  -1.1 1.3 -2.0 -1.4 1.0

Ship fare(1)(2)(3)

  0.4 -0.4 1.0 0.3 -0.4

Intracity transportation(1)

0.255 0.5 -0.1 0.0 0.0 -0.1

Intracity mass transit(1)(3)(9)

  0.6 0.0 -0.1 0.0 0.0

Recreation services(9)

3.711 2.2 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.1

Video and audio services(9)

1.552 2.3 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.2

Cable and satellite television and radio service(11)

1.458 2.6 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.2

Video discs and other media, including rental of video and audio(1)(2)

0.094 -3.1 -0.3 0.6 1.1 -0.3

Video discs and other media(1)(2)(3)

  -7.3 -0.5 1.0 1.8 -0.5

Rental of video or audio discs and other media(1)(2)(3)

  1.0 -0.2 0.5 0.3 -0.2

Pet services including veterinary(2)

0.391 3.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2

Pet services(1)(2)(3)

  3.5 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.2

Veterinarian services(2)(3)

  3.5 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.1

Photographers and film processing(1)(2)

0.060 2.9 0.4 0.0 0.6 0.4

Photographer fees(1)(2)(3)

  2.3 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.1

Film processing(1)(2)(3)

  3.4 0.4 0.4 0.9 0.4

Other recreation services(2)

1.707 1.8 0.0 -0.2 0.3 0.0

Club dues and fees for participant sports and group exercises(2)

0.600 1.7 0.2 -0.3 0.0 0.2

Admissions(1)

0.634 2.3 -0.3 -0.3 0.7 -0.3

Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts(1)(2)(3)

  2.6 -0.2 0.0 0.6 -0.2

Admission to sporting events(1)(2)(3)

  2.6 -0.5 -1.2 0.5 -0.5

Fees for lessons or instructions(1)(6)

0.206 1.8 0.3 0.0 0.1 0.3

Education and communication services(9)

6.357 1.9 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.1

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare

3.007 3.4 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.3

College tuition and fees

1.781 4.0 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.3

Elementary and high school tuition and fees

0.359 4.0 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6

Child care and nursery school(10)

0.705 2.0 0.2 0.7 0.1 0.3

Technical and business school tuition and fees(2)

0.038 1.9 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.3

Postage and delivery services(2)

0.143 4.0 0.1 -0.6 0.1 0.4

Postage(1)

0.129 4.1 0.0 -0.7 0.2 0.4

Delivery services(1)(2)

0.014 2.4 0.7 -0.2 -0.7 0.7

Telephone services(1)(2)

2.491 0.2 -0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.1

Wireless telephone services(1)(2)

1.666 -1.5 -0.3 -0.1 0.2 -0.3

Land-line telephone services(1)(9)

0.825 3.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.3

Internet services and electronic information providers(1)(2)

0.704 0.7 0.1 0.5 0.4 0.1

Other personal services(1)(9)

1.725 1.7 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.1

Personal care services(1)

0.623 1.4 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.2

Haircuts and other personal care services(1)(2)

0.623 1.4 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.2

Miscellaneous personal services

1.102 1.9 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0

Legal services(6)

0.313 2.4 -0.3 0.3 0.1 -0.3

Funeral expenses(6)

0.170 2.1 0.2 0.7 0.1 0.2

Laundry and dry cleaning services(1)(2)

0.270 1.7 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.0

Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(1)(2)

0.033 2.2 0.1 0.4 0.2 0.1

Financial services(1)(6)

0.223 1.2 0.2 0.4 0.1 0.2

Checking account and other bank services(1)(2)(3)

  4.2 0.1 0.0 -0.4 0.1

Tax return preparation and other accounting fees(2)(3)

  3.7 0.4 0.6 1.0 0.4

Footnotes
(1) Not seasonally adjusted.
(2) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base.
(3) Special index based on a substantially smaller sample.
(4) Indexes on a December 2007=100 base.
(5) Indexes on a December 2005=100 base.
(6) Indexes on a December 1986=100 base.
(7) Indexes on a December 1993=100 base.
(8) This index series was calculated using a Laspeyres estimator. All other item stratum index series were calculated using a geometric means estimator.
(9) Indexes on a December 2009=100 base.
(10) Indexes on a December 1990=100 base.
(11) Indexes on a December 1983=100 base.
(12) Indexes on a December 2001=100 base.
(13) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.
(14) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.

NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.


Table 3. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, special aggregate indexes, May 2014
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]
Special aggregate indexes Relative
importance
Apr.
2014
Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent change Seasonally adjusted percent change
May
2013
Apr.
2014
May
2014
May
2013-
May
2014
Apr.
2014-
May
2014
Feb.
2014-
Mar.
2014
Mar.
2014-
Apr.
2014
Apr.
2014-
May
2014

All items less food

86.145 232.411 236.425 237.225 2.1 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.3

All items less shelter

68.157 224.105 227.302 228.124 1.8 0.4 0.1 0.3 0.4

All items less food and shelter

54.302 220.629 223.416 224.193 1.6 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.3

All items less food, shelter, and energy

44.721 217.708 220.261 220.582 1.3 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2

All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks

43.051 221.700 224.461 224.746 1.4 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2

All items less medical care

92.456 223.696 227.509 228.333 2.1 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.4

All items less energy

90.419 233.264 237.414 238.006 2.0 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3

Commodities

39.220 188.441 190.176 190.518 1.1 0.2 -0.1 0.4 0.3

Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks

17.879 148.139 148.024 147.790 -0.2 -0.2 0.0 0.1 0.1

Commodities less food

25.366 165.379 165.856 165.939 0.3 0.1 -0.4 0.5 0.2

Commodities less food and beverages

24.370 162.767 163.208 163.283 0.3 0.0 -0.4 0.5 0.2

Services

60.780 277.154 283.637 284.938 2.8 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.4

Services less rent of shelter(1)

29.296 303.231 309.787 311.695 2.8 0.6 0.5 0.0 0.5

Services less medical care services

54.945 263.872 269.922 271.243 2.8 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.4

Durables(2)

9.086 112.529 111.212 111.086 -1.3 -0.1 0.1 0.3 -0.1

Nondurables

30.134 226.096 229.635 230.251 1.8 0.3 -0.3 0.6 0.3

Nondurables less food

16.279 215.439 217.984 218.293 1.3 0.1 -0.8 0.7 0.2

Nondurables less food and beverages

15.284 214.119 216.738 217.043 1.4 0.1 -0.8 0.7 0.3

Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel

11.820 272.646 275.938 276.855 1.5 0.3 -1.1 1.1 0.5

Nondurables less food and apparel

12.816 267.994 271.075 271.938 1.5 0.3 -0.9 1.0 0.4

Housing

41.243 226.896 231.689 232.744 2.6 0.5 0.4 0.0 0.3

Education and communication(3)

6.988 135.204 137.279 137.244 1.5 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.1

Education(3)

3.198 222.058 229.237 229.576 3.4 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.3

Communication(3)

3.790 82.666 82.612 82.470 -0.2 -0.2 0.0 0.1 -0.1

Information and information processing(3)

3.647 78.927 78.755 78.612 -0.4 -0.2 0.0 0.1 -0.1

Information technology, hardware and services(4)

1.157 8.581 8.444 8.410 -2.0 -0.4 0.2 0.2 -0.2

Recreation(3)

5.753 115.570 116.042 116.018 0.4 0.0 -0.1 0.2 0.0

Video and audio(3)

1.869 100.100 100.821 100.773 0.7 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.0

Pets, pet products and services(3)

1.037 165.123 165.154 165.739 0.4 0.4 -0.3 0.3 0.4

Photography(3)

0.122 77.830 77.862 78.046 0.3 0.2 0.6 0.8 0.1

Food and beverages

14.850 236.474 241.103 242.065 2.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4

Domestically produced farm food

6.888 240.887 246.444 248.148 3.0 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.8

Other services

11.794 327.535 333.805 334.024 2.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.1

Apparel less footwear

2.756 121.408 123.842 122.888 1.2 -0.8 0.2 0.0 0.3

Fuels and utilities

5.210 224.847 230.588 234.483 4.3 1.7 1.5 -1.6 0.9

Household energy

4.036 193.701 198.267 202.578 4.6 2.2 1.8 -2.2 1.1

Medical care

7.544 422.834 434.054 434.874 2.8 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3

Transportation

16.826 219.438 221.972 223.392 1.8 0.6 -0.4 1.1 0.6

Private transportation

15.642 214.066 216.975 217.700 1.7 0.3 -0.5 1.0 0.4

New and used motor vehicles(3)

5.767 101.199 101.325 101.422 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.0

Utilities and public transportation

10.071 212.835 215.605 218.806 2.8 1.5 1.1 -0.5 1.0

Household furnishings and operations

4.190 125.355 123.436 123.350 -1.6 -0.1 -0.1 0.0 -0.2

Other goods and services

3.332 399.966 407.030 407.178 1.8 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.2

Personal care

2.637 214.854 217.715 217.697 1.3 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.2

Footnotes
(1) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.
(2) Not seasonally adjusted.
(3) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base.
(4) Indexes on a December 1988=100 base.

NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.


Table 4. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, all items index, May 2014
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]
Area Pricing
Schedule(1)
Percent change to May 2014 from: Percent change to Apr. 2014 from:
May
2013
Mar.
2014
Apr.
2014
Apr.
2013
Feb.
2014
Mar.
2014

U.S. city average

M

2.1 0.7 0.3 2.0 1.0 0.3

Region and area size(2)

Northeast urban

M

2.0 0.5 0.4 1.6 0.5 0.0

Size A - More than 1,500,000

M

1.9 0.5 0.4 1.6 0.5 0.1

Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3)

M

2.3 0.4 0.6 1.7 0.5 -0.2

Midwest urban

M

1.6 0.5 0.2 1.9 1.2 0.3

Size A - More than 1,500,000

M

1.5 0.5 0.1 1.9 1.3 0.3

Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3)

M

1.8 0.6 0.2 2.0 1.2 0.4

Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000)

M

1.2 0.2 0.0 1.9 0.8 0.1

South urban

M

2.4 0.7 0.2 2.3 1.2 0.5

Size A - More than 1,500,000

M

2.4 0.6 0.2 2.2 0.9 0.4

Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3)

M

2.4 0.9 0.2 2.3 1.3 0.7

Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000)

M

2.7 0.7 0.2 2.5 1.5 0.5

West urban

M

2.3 0.9 0.6 1.8 0.9 0.3

Size A - More than 1,500,000

M

2.4 0.9 0.6 2.1 1.0 0.3

Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3)

M

1.7 1.0 0.8 0.9 0.7 0.2

Size classes

A(4)

M

2.1 0.6 0.4 1.9 0.9 0.3

B/C(3)

M

2.1 0.8 0.4 1.9 1.1 0.4

D

M

2.3 0.6 0.3 2.5 1.2 0.4

Selected local areas(5)

Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI

M

1.8 0.4 -0.1 2.4 1.6 0.5

Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA

M

1.7 0.4 0.4 1.4 0.6 0.0

New York-Northern N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PA

M

1.9 0.5 0.5 1.6 0.4 0.0

Boston-Brockton-Nashua, MA-NH-ME-CT

1

2.1 0.1        

Cleveland-Akron, OH

1

1.7 0.2        

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

1

1.8 0.4        

Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV(6)

1

2.2 0.4        

Atlanta, GA

2

      2.5 0.8  

Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI

2

      2.0 1.3  

Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX

2

      2.8 0.7  

Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL

2

      2.5 0.7  

Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD

2

      1.4 0.5  

San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA

2

      2.8 1.2  

Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA

2

      2.4 1.6  

Footnotes
(1) Foods, fuels, and several other items are priced every month in all areas. Most other goods and services are priced as indicated: M - Every month. 1 - January, March, May, July, September, and November. 2 - February, April, June, August, October, and December.
(2) Regions defined as the four Census regions.
(3) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.
(4) Indexes on a December 1986=100 base.
(5) In addition, the following metropolitan areas are published semiannually and appear in Tables 34 and 39 of the January and July issues of the CPI Detailed Report: Anchorage, AK; Cincinnati-Hamilton, OH-KY-IN; Denver-Boulder-Greeley, CO; Honolulu, HI; Kansas City, MO-KS; Milwaukee-Racine, WI; Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI; Phoenix-Mesa, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland-Salem, OR-WA; St. Louis, MO-IL; San Diego, CA; Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL.
(6) Indexes on a November 1996=100 base.

NOTE: Local area indexes are byproducts of the national CPI program. Each local index has a smaller sample size than the national index and is, therefore, subject to substantially more sampling and other measurement error. As a result, local area indexes show greater volatility than the national index, although their long-term trends are similar. Therefore, the Bureau of Labor Statistics strongly urges users to consider adopting the national average CPI for use in their escalator clauses.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.


Table 5. Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) and the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, all items index, May 2014
[Percent changes]
Month Year Unadjusted 1-month percent change Unadjusted 12-month percent change
C-CPI-U(1) CPI-U C-CPI-U(1) CPI-U

December 2000

    2.6 3.4

December 2001

    1.3 1.6

December 2002

    2.0 2.4

December 2003

    1.7 1.9

December 2004

    3.2 3.3

December 2005

    2.9 3.4

December 2006

    2.3 2.5

December 2007

    3.7 4.1

December 2008

    0.2 0.1

December 2009

    2.5 2.7

December 2010

    1.3 1.5

December 2011

    2.9 3.0

January 2012

0.5 0.4 2.9 2.9

February 2012

0.4 0.4 2.8 2.9

March 2012

0.7 0.8 2.6 2.7

April 2012

0.3 0.3 2.2 2.3

May 2012

-0.1 -0.1 1.7 1.7

June 2012

-0.1 -0.1 1.6 1.7

July 2012

-0.2 -0.2 1.3 1.4

August 2012

0.5 0.6 1.6 1.7

September 2012

0.4 0.4 1.8 2.0

October 2012

-0.1 0.0 1.9 2.2

November 2012

-0.5 -0.5 1.5 1.8

December 2012

-0.3 -0.3 1.5 1.7

January 2013

0.3 0.3 1.3 1.6

February 2013

0.8 0.8 1.7 2.0

March 2013

0.3 0.3 1.3 1.5

April 2013

-0.1 -0.1 0.9 1.1

May 2013

0.2 0.2 1.1 1.4

June 2013

0.2 0.2 1.5 1.8

July 2013

0.0 0.0 1.7 2.0

August 2013

0.1 0.1 1.3 1.5

September 2013

0.1 0.1 1.0 1.2

October 2013

-0.3 -0.3 0.8 1.0

November 2013

-0.2 -0.2 1.1 1.2

December 2013

0.0 0.0 1.3 1.5

January 2014

0.4 0.4 1.4 1.6

February 2014

0.4 0.4 1.0 1.1

March 2014

0.6 0.6 1.4 1.5

April 2014

0.3 0.3 1.8 2.0

May 2014

0.3 0.3 2.0 2.1

Footnotes
(1) The C-CPI-U is designed to be a closer approximation to a cost-of-living index in that it, in its final form, accounts for any substitution that consumers make across item categories in response to changes in relative prices. Since the expenditure data required for the calculation of the C-CPI-U are available only with a time lag, the C-CPI-U is being issued first in preliminary form using the latest available expenditure data at that time and is subject to two revisions.

NOTE: Indexes for 2014 are intial estimates. Indexes for 2013 are interim adjustments. Data prior to 2013 are final.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.


Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, May 2014, 1-month analysis table
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]
Expenditure category Relative
importance
Apr.
2014
One Month
Seasonally adjusted percent change
Apr. 2014-
May 2014
Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items
Apr. 2014-
May 2014(1)
Standard error, median price change(2) Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:(3)
Date Percent change

All items

100.000 0.4   0.03 L-Feb. 2013 0.6

Food

13.855 0.5 0.066 0.07 L-Aug. 2011 0.5

Food at home

8.196 0.7 0.056 0.12 L-Jul. 2011 0.7

Cereals and bakery products

1.128 -0.1 -0.001 0.30 S-Feb. 2014 -0.4

Cereals and cereal products

0.370 -0.1 0.000 0.50 L-Mar. 2014 1.3

Flour and prepared flour mixes

0.050 -0.3 0.000 0.71 L-Mar. 2014 -0.2

Breakfast cereal(4)

0.193 -0.1 0.000 0.71 S-Feb. 2014 -1.3

Rice, pasta, cornmeal(4)

0.127 1.4 0.002 0.70 L-Mar. 2014 1.5

Rice(4)(5)(6)

  1.4   0.57 L-Oct. 2013 2.0

Bakery products

0.758 -0.2 -0.002 0.39 S-Mar. 2014 -0.2

Bread(5)

0.227 -1.2 -0.003 0.59 S-Oct. 2013 -2.8

White bread(4)(6)

  -1.7   0.85 S-Mar. 2014 -1.7

Bread other than white(4)(6)

  -0.8   0.86 S-Jan. 2014 -1.4

Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(4)(5)

0.112 0.4 0.000 0.76 L-Feb. 2014 1.5

Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies

0.185 1.1 0.002 0.70 L-Sep. 2013 1.3

Cookies(4)(6)

  0.9   1.12 L-Sep. 2013 2.0

Fresh cakes and cupcakes(4)(6)

  1.2   0.75 L-Oct. 2012 2.6

Other bakery products

0.234 -0.3 -0.001 0.76 S-Feb. 2014 -1.2

Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(4)(6)

  -0.9   0.97 S-Feb. 2014 -1.7

Crackers, bread, and cracker products(6)

  1.8   1.51 L-Aug. 2013 3.7

Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers(6)

  0.4   0.91 L-Mar. 2014 1.4

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

1.905 1.4 0.027 0.24 S-Mar. 2014 1.2

Meats, poultry, and fish

1.782 1.3 0.023 0.25 S-Mar. 2014 1.0

Meats

1.148 1.1 0.012 0.31 S-Jan. 2014 0.3

Beef and veal(4)

0.530 0.1 0.000 0.44 S-Jan. 2014 -0.1

Uncooked ground beef(4)

0.215 0.1 0.000 0.62 S-Jan. 2014 -0.1

Uncooked beef roasts(4)(5)

0.076 0.2 0.000 1.04 S-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Uncooked beef steaks(4)(5)

0.193 -0.3 -0.001 0.83 S-Nov. 2013 -0.5

Uncooked other beef and veal(4)(5)

0.046 1.4 0.001 0.70 S-Mar. 2014 1.1

Pork

0.361 2.4 0.009 0.50 S-Mar. 2014 1.1

Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(5)

0.141 3.6 0.005 0.72 L-Mar. 2011 3.6

Bacon and related products(6)

  5.1   0.81 L-Oct. 2010 5.2

Breakfast sausage and related products(5)(6)

  3.2   1.04 L-Dec. 2013 4.4

Ham

0.070 1.2 0.001 1.16 L-Feb. 2014 2.0

Ham, excluding canned(6)

  1.4   1.09 L-Feb. 2014 2.3

Pork chops

0.063 1.1 0.001 1.18 S-Feb. 2014 -3.0

Other pork including roasts and picnics(5)

0.087 1.7 0.001 1.07 S-Feb. 2014 1.1

Other meats

0.258 1.3 0.003 0.54 L-Jul. 2011 1.4

Frankfurters(6)

  1.4   1.56 S-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Lunchmeats(4)(5)(6)

  0.5   0.62 S-Mar. 2014 0.2

Lamb and organ meats(4)(6)

  4.5   1.55 L-Jun. 2013 5.2

Lamb and mutton(4)(5)(6)

  5.8   1.95 L-Jun. 2013 9.1

Poultry

0.350 1.6 0.005 0.54 L-Jan. 2008 2.0

Chicken(5)

0.283 1.7 0.005 0.67 L-Aug. 2013 1.7

Fresh whole chicken(4)(6)

  3.3   1.51 L-Jul. 2012 3.3

Fresh and frozen chicken parts(4)(6)

  0.3   0.88 L-Dec. 2013 0.5

Other poultry including turkey(5)

0.067 1.3 0.001 0.72 L-Feb. 2013 1.6

Fish and seafood(4)

0.284 1.9 0.005 0.52 L-May 2011 2.1

Fresh fish and seafood(4)(5)

0.145 2.2 0.003 0.82 L-Jan. 2014 2.8

Processed fish and seafood(5)

0.139 1.1 0.002 0.64 L-Jan. 2014 1.6

Shelf stable fish and seafood(4)(6)

  -0.2   0.82 S-Mar. 2014 -1.2

Frozen fish and seafood(6)

  2.5   0.79 L-Oct. 2013 2.6

Eggs

0.122 2.7 0.003 0.76 L-Mar. 2014 4.4

Dairy and related products(4)

0.868 0.6 0.005 0.25 L-Mar. 2014 1.0

Milk(4)(5)

0.278 0.4 0.001 0.37 L-Mar. 2014 1.8

Fresh whole milk(4)(6)

  0.5   0.56 L-Mar. 2014 2.2

Fresh milk other than whole(4)(5)(6)

  0.3   0.46 L-Mar. 2014 1.7

Cheese and related products(4)

0.275 2.0 0.005 0.47 L-Mar. 2014 2.1

Ice cream and related products

0.120 -0.9 -0.001 0.89 S-Oct. 2013 -1.0

Other dairy and related products(5)

0.195 0.9 0.002 0.51 L-Apr. 2013 1.5

Fruits and vegetables

1.352 1.1 0.015 0.37 L-Feb. 2014 1.1

Fresh fruits and vegetables

1.051 1.2 0.013 0.44 S-Mar. 2014 1.0

Fresh fruits

0.584 0.1 0.001 0.60 S-Dec. 2013 -1.3

Apples

0.088 2.5 0.002 0.94 L-Feb. 2014 3.4

Bananas

0.087 0.0 0.000 0.73 S-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Citrus fruits(5)

0.160 0.9 0.002 1.31 S-Dec. 2013 0.2

Oranges, including tangerines(6)

  -0.2   1.43 S-Nov. 2013 -0.6

Other fresh fruits(5)

0.248 -1.4 -0.003 1.10 S-Dec. 2013 -2.6

Fresh vegetables

0.467 2.6 0.012 0.70 L-Aug. 2013 2.9

Potatoes

0.079 0.1 0.000 1.29 S-Mar. 2014 -2.1

Lettuce

0.064 2.0 0.001 2.10 S-Mar. 2014 0.6

Tomatoes(4)

0.083 -2.1 -0.002 1.48 S-Mar. 2014 -4.3

Other fresh vegetables

0.241 2.8 0.007 0.80 L-Aug. 2013 2.9

Processed fruits and vegetables(5)

0.301 0.6 0.002 0.47 L-Mar. 2014 0.7

Canned fruits and vegetables(5)

0.157 1.1 0.002 0.77 L-Mar. 2014 1.6

Canned fruits(5)(6)

  0.2   0.91 L-Mar. 2014 1.7

Canned vegetables(5)(6)

  1.8   0.88 L-Nov. 2013 1.9

Frozen fruits and vegetables(5)

0.088 -0.8 -0.001 0.86 S-Nov. 2013 -1.9

Frozen vegetables(6)

  -1.2   1.01 S-Nov. 2013 -1.8

Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(5)

0.056 0.4 0.000 0.80 L-Feb. 2014 0.4

Dried beans, peas, and lentils(4)(5)(6)

  1.6   1.05 L-Dec. 2013 1.8

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

0.937 0.4 0.004 0.35 L-Sep. 2012 0.7

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(5)

0.686 0.2 0.001 0.45 L-Dec. 2013 0.4

Carbonated drinks

0.284 0.0 0.000 0.65 L-Mar. 2014 0.5

Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)(5)

0.014 -0.2 0.000 0.67 S-Mar. 2014 -0.2

Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)(5)

0.388 -0.8 -0.003 0.69 S-Mar. 2014 -1.0

Beverage materials including coffee and tea(5)

0.251 0.6 0.002 0.46 L-Mar. 2014 0.7

Coffee

0.152 0.4 0.001 0.65 L-Mar. 2014 0.9

Roasted coffee(6)

  0.4   0.69 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Instant and freeze dried coffee(4)(6)

  -1.5   0.98 S-Jan. 2014 -2.6

Other beverage materials including tea(5)

0.098 0.7 0.001 0.57 S-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Other food at home

2.006 0.3 0.007 0.25 L-Nov. 2013 0.4

Sugar and sweets(4)

0.294 -0.5 -0.001 0.52 L-Mar. 2014 0.7

Sugar and artificial sweeteners

0.054 0.1 0.000 0.65 L-Mar. 2014 0.2

Candy and chewing gum(4)(5)

0.180 -0.8 -0.001 0.85 L-Mar. 2014 1.5

Other sweets(5)

0.061 -0.3 0.000 0.58 S-Mar. 2014 -0.7

Fats and oils

0.242 0.1 0.000 0.42 L-Mar. 2014 0.8

Butter and margarine(5)

0.071 0.7 0.000 0.67 L-Mar. 2014 3.2

Butter(6)

  0.1   0.88 S-Jan. 2014 -0.3

Margarine(6)

  1.8   0.99 L-Mar. 2014 1.8

Salad dressing(4)(5)

0.062 -2.5 -0.002 0.83 S-May 2008 -3.1

Other fats and oils including peanut butter(5)

0.108 0.9 0.001 0.69 L-Mar. 2012 1.0

Peanut butter(4)(5)(6)

  0.1   0.88 L-Jan. 2014 0.3

Other foods

1.470 0.6 0.008 0.30 L-Nov. 2013 0.6

Soups

0.098 1.2 0.001 1.07 L-Nov. 2013 1.9

Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods(4)

0.275 0.5 0.001 0.64 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

Snacks(4)

0.322 0.5 0.002 0.78 L-Feb. 2014 0.5

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces

0.288 1.2 0.003 0.69 L-Nov. 2013 1.7

Salt and other seasonings and spices(5)(6)

  1.5   1.28 L-Jan. 2014 1.5

Olives, pickles, relishes(4)(5)(6)

  -4.9   1.84 S-May 2013 -5.0

Sauces and gravies(5)(6)

  3.1   1.16 L-Nov. 2010 3.3

Other condiments(6)

  5.4   0.73 L-Jan. 2009 10.3

Baby food(4)(5)

0.054 0.5 0.000 0.47 L-Feb. 2014 1.2

Other miscellaneous foods(4)(5)

0.433 -0.4 -0.002 0.57 S-Mar. 2014 -0.7

Prepared salads(4)(7)(6)

  -0.7   0.70 S-Jul. 2013 -1.3

Food away from home(4)

5.658 0.2 0.010 0.05 S-Jan. 2014 0.1

Full service meals and snacks(4)(5)

2.738 0.2 0.006 0.07 L-Mar. 2014 0.2

Limited service meals and snacks(4)(5)

2.337 0.1 0.003 0.09 S-Jan. 2014 0.0

Food at employee sites and schools(5)

0.207 0.3 0.001 0.13 S-Mar. 2014 0.2

Food at elementary and secondary schools(8)(6)

  0.3   0.09 S-Mar. 2014 0.2

Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(4)(5)

0.063 -0.6 0.000 0.17 S-Sep. 2013 -1.2

Other food away from home(4)(5)

0.313 0.3 0.001 0.11 - -

Energy

9.581 0.9 0.087 0.14 L-Dec. 2013 1.6

Energy commodities

5.816 0.6 0.034 0.15 S-Mar. 2014 -2.0

Fuel oil and other fuels(4)

0.271 -2.0 -0.005 0.34 L-Feb. 2014 7.0

Fuel oil(4)

0.173 -1.4 -0.002 0.34 L-Feb. 2014 4.1

Propane, kerosene, and firewood(4)(9)

0.098 -1.3 -0.001 0.68 L-Feb. 2014 10.9

Motor fuel

5.545 0.8 0.040 0.16 S-Mar. 2014 -1.7

Gasoline (all types)

5.458 0.7 0.038 0.16 S-Mar. 2014 -1.7

Gasoline, unleaded regular(6)

  0.8   0.39 S-Mar. 2014 -1.7

Gasoline, unleaded midgrade(10)(6)

  0.5   0.40 S-Mar. 2014 -1.3

Gasoline, unleaded premium(6)

  0.8   0.37 S-Mar. 2014 -1.8

Other motor fuels(5)

0.087 0.6 0.000 0.14 L-Jan. 2014 1.2

Energy services(11)

3.765 1.4 0.053 0.25 L-Mar. 2014 2.6

Electricity(11)

2.832 2.3 0.068 0.33 L-Jan. 2006 4.9

Utility (piped) gas service(11)

0.933 -1.7 -0.016 0.19 S-Aug. 2013 -1.8

All items less food and energy

76.564 0.3 0.198 0.04 L-Aug. 2011 0.3

Commodities less food and energy commodities

19.549 0.1 0.010 0.10 - -

Household furnishings and supplies(4)(12)

3.369 -0.2 -0.005 0.13 L-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Window and floor coverings and other linens(4)(5)

0.272 0.6 0.002 0.53 L-Jan. 2014 1.5

Floor coverings(4)(5)

0.046 0.2 0.000 0.45 S-Mar. 2014 -0.3

Window coverings(4)(5)

0.054 0.7 0.000 0.54 L-Sep. 2013 0.8

Other linens(4)(5)

0.172 0.6 0.001 0.87 L-Jan. 2014 2.2

Furniture and bedding(4)

0.772 0.1 0.000 0.27 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

Bedroom furniture(4)

0.272 -0.1 0.000 0.39 S-Feb. 2014 -1.2

Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(4)(5)

0.361 0.1 0.000 0.39 S-Mar. 2014 -0.6

Other furniture(5)

0.129 0.3 0.000 0.77 - -

Infants' furniture(4)(8)(6)

           

Appliances(5)

0.282 -1.7 -0.005 0.46 S-EVER -

Major appliances(5)

0.156 -1.3 -0.002 0.68 L-Feb. 2014 0.0

Laundry equipment(6)

  -2.0   0.84 - -

Other appliances(4)(5)

0.122 -2.1 -0.003 0.52 S-Nov. 2009 -2.7

Other household equipment and furnishings(5)

0.488 -0.4 -0.002 0.38 L-Mar. 2014 0.5

Clocks, lamps, and decorator items(4)

0.265 0.2 0.001 0.61 L-May 2013 1.7

Indoor plants and flowers(13)

0.105 1.2 0.001 0.72 L-Mar. 2011 1.2

Dishes and flatware(4)(5)

0.043 -3.2 -0.001 1.00 L-Mar. 2014 1.1

Nonelectric cookware and tableware(5)

0.075 0.0 0.000 0.52 L-Mar. 2014 0.0

Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(5)

0.708 -0.4 -0.003 0.25 L-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Tools, hardware and supplies(4)(5)

0.186 -0.3 -0.001 0.42 L-Feb. 2014 1.0

Outdoor equipment and supplies(5)

0.369 -0.6 -0.002 0.32 L-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Housekeeping supplies(4)

0.846 -0.1 -0.001 0.20 L-Mar. 2014 0.1

Household cleaning products(4)(5)

0.334 -0.2 -0.001 0.35 L-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Household paper products(4)(5)

0.249 -0.1 0.000 0.38 S-Jan. 2014 -0.2

Miscellaneous household products(4)(5)

0.263 0.1 0.000 0.38 L-Mar. 2014 0.2

Apparel

3.463 0.3 0.011 0.47 L-Mar. 2014 0.3

Men's and boys' apparel

0.872 0.2 0.002 0.90 L-Feb. 2014 0.5

Men's apparel

0.686 -0.2 -0.001 1.08 L-Mar. 2014 0.1

Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear

0.114 -0.4 0.000 2.92 L-Feb. 2014 1.9

Men's furnishings

0.189 0.3 0.001 1.13 L-Sep. 2013 0.5

Men's shirts and sweaters(5)

0.205 -0.9 -0.002 1.68 L-Mar. 2014 1.4

Men's pants and shorts

0.170 0.5 0.001 1.75 S-Mar. 2014 0.4

Boys' apparel

0.186 0.5 0.001 1.33 S-Mar. 2014 -0.6

Women's and girls' apparel

1.531 0.5 0.008 0.87 L-Jan. 2014 0.6

Women's apparel

1.291 0.5 0.006 0.87 L-Jan. 2014 0.9

Women's outerwear

0.109 2.0 0.002 2.44 L-Mar. 2014 4.5

Women's dresses

0.160 0.7 0.001 2.82 L-Jan. 2014 1.7

Women's suits and separates(5)

0.621 -0.4 -0.003 1.14 L-Mar. 2014 0.8

Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and accessories(5)

0.391 1.8 0.007 0.97 L-Dec. 2011 1.8

Girls' apparel

0.240 0.6 0.002 2.02 S-Mar. 2014 0.1

Footwear

0.708 0.4 0.003 0.71 L-Mar. 2014 0.6

Men's footwear(4)

0.216 -0.1 0.000 1.16 S-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Boys' and girls' footwear

0.162 3.0 0.005 1.16 L-Sep. 2010 4.2

Women's footwear

0.330 -0.6 -0.002 0.92 L-Mar. 2014 1.3

Infants' and toddlers' apparel

0.136 -0.6 -0.001 0.88 S-Aug. 2013 -0.6

Jewelry and watches(9)

0.217 -0.1 0.000 0.91 L-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Watches(4)(9)

0.046 -0.6 0.000 1.24 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Jewelry(9)

0.171 -0.2 0.000 1.13 L-Mar. 2014 0.0

Transportation commodities less motor fuel(12)

5.732 0.0 0.003 0.08 S-Feb. 2014 0.0

New vehicles

3.522 0.2 0.006 0.13 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

New cars and trucks(5)(6)

  0.2   0.13 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

New cars(6)

  0.1   0.12 - -

New trucks(14)(6)

  0.3   0.13 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

Used cars and trucks

1.671 -0.1 -0.002 0.06 S-Feb. 2014 -0.1

Motor vehicle parts and equipment(4)

0.432 -0.2 -0.001 0.20 S-Feb. 2014 -0.2

Tires(4)

0.286 -0.2 -0.001 0.25 S-Feb. 2014 -0.3

Vehicle accessories other than tires(4)(5)

0.146 -0.3 0.000 0.25 S-Oct. 2012 -0.7

Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(4)(6)

  -0.5   0.22 S-Dec. 2002 -0.5

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(4)(6)

  0.8   0.59 L-Aug. 2013 0.9

Medical care commodities

1.709 0.5 0.009 0.20 L-Feb. 2014 0.6

Medicinal drugs(4)(12)

1.634 0.3 0.004 0.20 - -

Prescription drugs

1.285 0.7 0.009 0.21 L-Feb. 2014 0.9

Nonprescription drugs(4)(12)

0.349 0.1 0.000 0.47 S-Mar. 2014 0.1

Medical equipment and supplies(4)(12)

0.075 0.2 0.000 0.39 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

Recreation commodities(12)

2.042 -0.3 -0.005 0.17 S-Mar. 2014 -0.3

Video and audio products(12)

0.317 -1.0 -0.003 0.29 S-Apr. 2013 -1.2

Televisions

0.153 -1.9 -0.003 0.62 S-Jul. 2013 -1.9

Other video equipment(4)(5)

0.031 -0.4 0.000 0.78 S-Dec. 2013 -2.7

Audio equipment

0.070 0.4 0.000 0.56 L-Feb. 2014 1.2

Audio discs, tapes and other media(4)(5)

0.045 -0.7 0.000 0.51 S-Nov. 2013 -0.7

Pets and pet products(4)

0.646 0.5 0.003 0.32 L-Feb. 2013 0.5

Pet food(4)(5)(6)

  0.4   0.33 - -

Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories(4)(5)(6)

  0.8   0.58 L-Oct. 2013 0.8

Sporting goods(4)

0.409 -1.2 -0.005 0.39 S-Nov. 2009 -1.4

Sports vehicles including bicycles(4)

0.185 -2.2 -0.004 0.47 S-Jul. 2004 -2.2

Sports equipment

0.218 -1.1 -0.002 0.46 S-Jan. 2011 -1.3

Photographic equipment and supplies

0.061 -0.2 0.000 0.68 S-Feb. 2014 -1.9

Film and photographic supplies(4)(5)(6)

  -0.6   0.66 S-Jan. 2013 -1.4

Photographic equipment(5)(6)

  -0.9   0.69 S-Feb. 2014 -4.1

Recreational reading materials(4)

0.217 0.7 0.001 0.40 S-Mar. 2014 0.7

Newspapers and magazines(4)(5)

0.120 1.5 0.002 0.45 S-Mar. 2014 1.1

Recreational books(4)(5)

0.096 -0.3 0.000 0.57 S-Feb. 2014 -0.4

Other recreational goods(5)

0.393 -0.6 -0.002 0.53 L-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Toys

0.288 -0.8 -0.002 0.56 L-Mar. 2014 -0.8

Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment(5)(6)

  -0.7   0.57 L-Mar. 2014 -0.2

Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(4)(5)

0.052 -0.2 0.000 1.16 S-Dec. 2013 -2.0

Music instruments and accessories(5)

0.041 -0.1 0.000 0.49 S-Dec. 2013 -0.2

Education and communication commodities(12)

0.631 -0.4 -0.003 0.28 S-Feb. 2014 -0.5

Educational books and supplies

0.191 0.4 0.001 0.38 S-Mar. 2014 -0.3

College textbooks(4)(15)(6)

  0.3   0.33 S-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Information technology commodities(12)

0.440 -0.8 -0.003 0.38 S-Feb. 2014 -1.1

Personal computers and peripheral equipment(7)

0.299 -0.7 -0.002 0.46 S-Feb. 2014 -0.9

Computer software and accessories(4)(5)

0.067 -0.3 0.000 0.66 S-Mar. 2014 -0.7

Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items(4)(5)

0.075 -1.5 -0.001 0.71 S-Feb. 2014 -2.2

Alcoholic beverages

0.996 0.0 0.000 0.16 S-Feb. 2014 -0.3

Alcoholic beverages at home

0.588 0.2 0.001 0.23 L-Mar. 2014 0.2

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home

0.270 0.0 0.000 0.27 S-Feb. 2014 -0.3

Distilled spirits at home(4)

0.072 1.1 0.001 0.35 L-Apr. 2008 1.2

Whiskey at home(6)

  -0.1   0.38 L-Mar. 2014 1.3

Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(4)(6)

  1.0   0.46 L-Jan. 2014 1.0

Wine at home

0.246 -0.1 0.000 0.40 L-Mar. 2014 0.5

Alcoholic beverages away from home(4)

0.407 0.2 0.001 0.14 S-Mar. 2014 0.1

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home(4)(5)(6)

  0.3   0.19 L-Oct. 2013 0.4

Wine away from home(4)(5)(6)

  0.3   0.32 - -

Distilled spirits away from home(4)(5)(6)

  0.2   0.23 S-Mar. 2014 0.1

Other goods(12)

1.607 0.0 0.000 0.18 - -

Tobacco and smoking products(4)

0.695 0.2 0.001 0.15 L-Jan. 2014 0.7

Cigarettes(4)(5)

0.640 0.2 0.001 0.16 L-Jan. 2014 0.8

Tobacco products other than cigarettes(4)(5)

0.049 -0.1 0.000 0.44 S-Feb. 2014 -0.8

Personal care products(4)

0.719 -0.3 -0.002 0.42 S-Oct. 2013 -0.4

Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products(4)(5)

0.367 -1.0 -0.004 0.52 S-May 2012 -1.1

Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements(4)

0.345 0.6 0.002 0.54 S-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Miscellaneous personal goods(5)

0.193 0.1 0.000 0.55 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(6)

  -0.3   0.53 S-Aug. 2013 -1.3

Infants' equipment(4)(8)(6)

  0.4   0.58 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

Services less energy services

57.015 0.3 0.188 0.04 - -

Shelter

31.843 0.3 0.097 0.05 L-Mar. 2014 0.3

Rent of shelter(16)

31.484 0.3 0.093 0.05 L-Mar. 2014 0.3

Rent of primary residence(11)

6.919 0.3 0.021 0.05 - -

Lodging away from home(5)

0.888 2.0 0.018 1.12 L-Nov. 2013 2.4

Housing at school, excluding board(11)(16)

0.167 0.2 0.000 0.07 S-Aug. 2013 -0.3

Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels

0.722 2.5 0.018 1.39 L-Nov. 2013 2.9

Owners' equivalent rent of residences(11)(16)

23.677 0.2 0.053 0.04 - -

Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence(11)(16)

22.295 0.2 0.051 0.04 - -

Tenants' and household insurance(4)(5)

0.359 1.2 0.004 0.24 L-Dec. 2009 1.3

Water and sewer and trash collection services(5)

1.174 0.1 0.001 0.11 S-Aug. 2013 0.0

Water and sewerage maintenance(11)

0.901 0.1 0.001 0.14 S-Aug. 2013 -0.1

Garbage and trash collection(4)(14)

0.272 0.0 0.000 0.15 S-Feb. 2014 0.0

Household operations(4)(5)

0.821 0.3 0.002 0.12 S-Mar. 2014 0.1

Domestic services(4)(5)

0.273 0.1 0.000 0.13 L-Mar. 2014 0.3

Gardening and lawncare services(4)(5)

0.268 0.0 0.000 0.07 S-Dec. 2013 0.0

Moving, storage, freight expense(5)

0.114 0.3 0.000 0.56 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Repair of household items(4)(5)

0.063 0.7 0.000 0.24 L-Oct. 2013 0.8

Medical care services

5.835 0.3 0.016 0.08 - -

Professional services

2.974 0.4 0.012 0.08 L-May 2012 0.4

Physicians' services(11)

1.561 0.4 0.006 0.12 L-Apr. 2013 0.4

Dental services(11)

0.791 0.1 0.001 0.12 S-Feb. 2014 0.1

Eyeglasses and eye care(4)(9)

0.278 1.1 0.003 0.26 L-May 2012 1.5

Services by other medical professionals(11)(9)

0.344 0.4 0.001 0.10 L-Sep. 2013 0.4

Hospital and related services

2.110 0.3 0.007 0.13 S-Nov. 2013 -0.1

Hospital services(11)(17)

1.809 0.3 0.006 0.15 S-Dec. 2013 0.3

Inpatient hospital services(11)(17)(6)

  0.5   0.28 L-Mar. 2014 0.9

Outpatient hospital services(11)(9)(6)

  0.2   0.29 S-Nov. 2013 -0.3

Nursing homes and adult day services(11)(17)

0.170 0.0 0.000 0.12 S-Jan. 2014 -0.1

Care of invalids and elderly at home(4)(8)

0.131 0.0 0.000 0.09 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Health insurance(4)(8)

0.751 -0.2 -0.001 0.09 - -

Transportation services

5.548 1.0 0.057 0.13 L-Jun. 2008 1.0

Leased cars and trucks(15)

0.391 0.0 0.000 0.43 L-Mar. 2014 0.0

Car and truck rental(5)

0.075 -2.3 -0.002 1.51 S-Feb. 2013 -2.6

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(4)

1.139 0.2 0.002 0.09 L-Feb. 2014 0.3

Motor vehicle body work(4)

0.056 0.1 0.000 0.13 S-Dec. 2013 0.1

Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing(4)

0.481 -0.3 -0.001 0.15 S-May 2010 -0.3

Motor vehicle repair(4)(5)

0.572 0.6 0.003 0.13 L-Sep. 2011 0.9

Motor vehicle insurance

2.198 0.6 0.013 0.21 S-Mar. 2014 0.3

Motor vehicle fees(4)(5)

0.561 0.0 0.000 0.07 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

State motor vehicle registration and license fees(4)(11)(5)

0.313 0.0 0.000 0.03 - -

Parking and other fees(5)

0.230 0.3 0.001 0.17 S-Mar. 2014 0.1

Parking fees and tolls(4)(5)(6)

  0.2   0.20 S-Mar. 2014 0.1

Automobile service clubs(4)(5)(6)

  -0.2   0.26 L-Mar. 2014 0.0

Public transportation

1.183 3.7 0.043 0.41 L-Oct. 1992 5.2

Airline fare

0.770 5.8 0.044 0.56 L-Jul. 1999 6.5

Other intercity transportation

0.154 -1.3 -0.002 0.79 S-Dec. 2010 -1.7

Intercity bus fare(4)(7)(6)

           

Intercity train fare(7)(6)

  1.0   1.80 L-Jan. 2014 2.9

Ship fare(4)(5)(6)

  -0.4   0.75 S-Feb. 2014 -1.2

Intracity transportation(4)

0.255 -0.1 0.000 0.03 S-May 2009 -0.1

Intracity mass transit(4)(12)(6)

  0.0   0.05 - -

Recreation services(12)

3.711 0.1 0.005 0.20 S-Mar. 2014 0.1

Video and audio services(12)

1.552 0.2 0.003 0.13 - -

Cable and satellite television and radio service(14)

1.458 0.2 0.003 0.12 - -

Video discs and other media, including rental of video and audio(4)(5)

0.094 -0.3 0.000 0.80 S-Feb. 2014 -0.8

Video discs and other media(4)(5)(6)

  -0.5   1.02 S-Feb. 2014 -1.7

Rental of video or audio discs and other media(4)(5)(6)

  -0.2   0.38 S-Dec. 2013 -0.5

Pet services including veterinary(5)

0.391 0.2 0.001 0.14 L-Mar. 2014 0.2

Pet services(4)(5)(6)

  0.2   0.11 S-Mar. 2014 0.2

Veterinarian services(5)(6)

  0.1   0.13 - -

Photographers and film processing(4)(5)

0.060 0.4 0.000 0.49 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

Photographer fees(4)(5)(6)

  0.1   0.31 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

Film processing(4)(5)(6)

  0.4   0.39 S-Mar. 2014 0.4

Other recreation services(5)

1.707 0.0 0.001 0.41 S-Mar. 2014 -0.2

Club dues and fees for participant sports and group exercises(5)

0.600 0.2 0.001 0.52 L-Feb. 2014 0.2

Admissions(4)

0.634 -0.3 -0.002 0.53 S-Mar. 2014 -0.3

Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts(4)(5)(6)

  -0.2   0.44 S-Feb. 2014 -0.3

Admission to sporting events(4)(5)(6)

  -0.5   0.49 S-Mar. 2014 -1.2

Fees for lessons or instructions(4)(9)

0.206 0.3 0.001 0.17 L-Feb. 2014 0.3

Education and communication services(12)

6.357 0.1 0.009 0.07 S-Jan. 2014 0.1

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare

3.007 0.3 0.010 0.07 - -

College tuition and fees

1.781 0.3 0.006 0.10 S-Jan. 2014 0.2

Elementary and high school tuition and fees

0.359 0.6 0.002 0.06 L-Sep. 2010 0.6

Child care and nursery school(13)

0.705 0.3 0.002 0.08 L-Mar. 2014 0.7

Technical and business school tuition and fees(5)

0.038 0.3 0.000 0.14 L-Dec. 2013 0.3

Postage and delivery services(5)

0.143 0.4 0.001 0.02 L-Feb. 2014 2.3

Postage(4)

0.129 0.4 0.000 0.00 L-Feb. 2014 2.4

Delivery services(4)(5)

0.014 0.7 0.000 0.26 L-Jan. 2014 2.7

Telephone services(4)(5)

2.491 -0.1 -0.002 0.10 S-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Wireless telephone services(4)(5)

1.666 -0.3 -0.005 0.04 S-Feb. 2014 -0.5

Land-line telephone services(4)(12)

0.825 0.3 0.003 0.21 L-Jan. 2014 1.6

Internet services and electronic information providers(4)(5)

0.704 0.1 0.001 0.26 S-Jan. 2014 0.0

Other personal services(4)(12)

1.725 0.1 0.002 0.11 - -

Personal care services(4)

0.623 0.2 0.001 0.15 L-Dec. 2013 0.2

Haircuts and other personal care services(4)(5)

0.623 0.2 0.001 0.15 L-Dec. 2013 0.2

Miscellaneous personal services

1.102 0.0 0.000 0.09 - -

Legal services(9)

0.313 -0.3 -0.001 0.19 S-Nov. 2013 -0.4

Funeral expenses(9)

0.170 0.2 0.000 0.15 L-Mar. 2014 0.7

Laundry and dry cleaning services(4)(5)

0.270 0.0 0.000 0.09 S-Jul. 2013 -0.1

Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(4)(5)

0.033 0.1 0.000 0.22 S-Feb. 2014 0.1

Financial services(4)(9)

0.223 0.2 0.000 0.22 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Checking account and other bank services(4)(5)(6)

  0.1   0.04 L-Jun. 2013 4.6

Tax return preparation and other accounting fees(5)(6)

  0.4   0.38 S-Jan. 2014 0.2

Special aggregate indexes

All items less food

86.145 0.3 0.285 0.04 L-Dec. 2013 0.3

All items less shelter

68.157 0.4 0.253 0.04 L-Jun. 2013 0.4

All items less food and shelter

54.302 0.3 0.188 0.05 - -

All items less food, shelter, and energy

44.721 0.2 0.101 0.05 - -

All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks

43.051 0.2 0.103 0.06 - -

All items less medical care

92.456 0.4 0.326 0.04 L-Feb. 2013 0.6

All items less energy

90.419 0.3 0.264 0.04 - -

Commodities

39.220 0.3 0.106 0.06 S-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks

17.879 0.1 0.012 0.11 - -

Commodities less food

25.366 0.2 0.040 0.09 S-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Commodities less food and beverages

24.370 0.2 0.040 0.09 S-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Services

60.780 0.4 0.241 0.04 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Services less rent of shelter(16)

29.296 0.5 0.143 0.06 L-Mar. 2014 0.5

Services less medical care services

54.945 0.4 0.213 0.04 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Durables(4)

9.086 -0.1 -0.010 0.08 S-Dec. 2013 -0.2

Nondurables

30.134 0.3 0.085 0.08 S-Mar. 2014 -0.3

Nondurables less food

16.279 0.2 0.033 0.13 S-Mar. 2014 -0.8

Nondurables less food and beverages

15.284 0.3 0.038 0.14 S-Mar. 2014 -0.8

Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel

11.820 0.5 0.057 0.09 S-Mar. 2014 -1.1

Nondurables less food and apparel

12.816 0.4 0.055 0.09 S-Mar. 2014 -0.9

Housing

41.243 0.3 0.137 0.05 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Education and communication(5)

6.988 0.1 0.007 0.07 S-Feb. 2014 0.1

Education(5)

3.198 0.3 0.011 0.07 S-Jan. 2014 -0.1

Communication(5)

3.790 -0.1 -0.004 0.09 S-Feb. 2014 -0.2

Information and information processing(5)

3.647 -0.1 -0.005 0.10 S-Feb. 2014 -0.3

Information technology, hardware and services(18)

1.157 -0.2 -0.003 0.21 S-Jan. 2014 -0.3

Recreation(5)

5.753 0.0 -0.001 0.14 S-Mar. 2014 -0.1

Video and audio(5)

1.869 0.0 0.000 0.13 S-Feb. 2014 0.0

Pets, pet products and services(5)

1.037 0.4 0.004 0.21 L-Oct. 2013 0.4

Photography(5)

0.122 0.1 0.000 0.38 S-Feb. 2014 -1.0

Food and beverages

14.850 0.4 0.066 0.07 - -

Domestically produced farm food

6.888 0.8 0.055 0.13 L-Mar. 2011 1.2

Other services

11.794 0.1 0.015 0.08 S-Dec. 2013 0.1

Apparel less footwear

2.756 0.3 0.008 0.56 L-Dec. 2013 0.6

Fuels and utilities

5.210 0.9 0.048 0.18 L-Mar. 2014 1.5

Household energy

4.036 1.1 0.047 0.23 L-Mar. 2014 1.8

Medical care

7.544 0.3 0.024 0.08 - -

Transportation

16.826 0.6 0.099 0.08 S-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Private transportation

15.642 0.4 0.056 0.08 S-Mar. 2014 -0.5

New and used motor vehicles(5)

5.767 0.0 0.002 0.09 S-Feb. 2014 0.0

Utilities and public transportation

10.071 1.0 0.105 0.11 L-Mar. 2014 1.1

Household furnishings and operations

4.190 -0.2 -0.008 0.11 S-Feb. 2014 -0.4

Other goods and services

3.332 0.2 0.007 0.11 L-Jan. 2014 0.3

Personal care

2.637 0.2 0.006 0.13 L-Feb. 2014 0.2

Footnotes
(1) The 'effect' of an item category is a measure of that item's contribution to the All items price change. For example, if the Food index had an effect of 0.40, and the All items index rose 1.2 percent, then the increase in food prices contributed 0.40 / 1.2, or 33.3 percent, to that All items increase. Said another way, had food prices been unchanged for that month the change in the All items index would have been 1.2 percent minus 0.40, or 0.8 percent. Effects can be negative as well. For example, if the effect of food was a negative 0.1, and the All items index rose 0.5 percent, the All items index actually would have been 0.1 percent higher (or 0.6 percent) had food prices been unchanged. Since food prices fell while prices overall were rising, the contribution of food to the All items price change was negative (in this case, -0.1 / 0.5, or minus 20 percent).
(2) A statistic's margin of error is often expressed as its point estimate plus or minus two standard errors. For example, if a CPI category rose 0.6 percent, and its standard error was 0.15 percent, the margin of error on this item's 1-month percent change would be 0.6 percent, plus or minus 0.3 percent.
(3) If the current seasonally adjusted 1-month percent change is greater than the previous published 1-month percent change, then this column identifies the closest prior month with a 1-month percent change as (L)arge as or (L)arger than the current 1-month change. If the current 1-month percent change is smaller than the previous published 1-month percent change, the most recent month with a change as (S)mall or (S)maller than the current month change is identified. If the current and previous published 1-month percent changes are equal, a dash will appear. Standard numerical comparisons are used. For example, 0.8% is greater than 0.6%, -0.4% is less than -0.2%, and -0.2% is less than 0.0%. Note that a (L)arger change can be a smaller decline, for example, a -0.2% change is larger than a -0.4% change, but still represents a decline in the price index. Likewise, (S)maller changes can be increases, for example, a 0.6% change is smaller than 0.8%, but still represents an increase in the price index. In this context, a -0.2% change is considered to be smaller than a 0.0% change.
(4) Not seasonally adjusted.
(5) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base.
(6) Special indexes based on a substantially smaller sample. These series do not contribute to the all items index aggregation and therefore do not have a relative importance or effect.
(7) Indexes on a December 2007=100 base.
(8) Indexes on a December 2005=100 base.
(9) Indexes on a December 1986=100 base.
(10) Indexes on a December 1993=100 base.
(11) This index series was calculated using a Laspeyres estimator. All other item stratum index series were calculated using a geometric means estimator.
(12) Indexes on a December 2009=100 base.
(13) Indexes on a December 1990=100 base.
(14) Indexes on a December 1983=100 base.
(15) Indexes on a December 2001=100 base.
(16) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.
(17) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.
(18) Indexes on a December 1988=100 base.

NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.


Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, May 2014, 12-month analysis table
[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]
Expenditure category Relative
importance
Apr.
2014
Twelve Month
Unadjusted percent change
May 2013-
May 2014
Unadjusted effect on All Items
May 2013-
May 2014(1)
Standard error, median price change(2) Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:(3)
Date Percent change

All items

100.000 2.1   0.08 L-Oct. 2012 2.2

Food

13.855 2.5 0.342 0.11 L-Jun. 2012 2.7

Food at home

8.196 2.7 0.218 0.17 L-May 2012 2.7

Cereals and bakery products

1.128 0.1 0.001 0.38 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Cereals and cereal products

0.370 -0.2 -0.002 0.61 S-Feb. 2014 -0.6

Flour and prepared flour mixes

0.050 -2.7 -0.001 0.99 S-Oct. 2010 -3.0

Breakfast cereal

0.193 0.0 0.000 0.85 S-Feb. 2014 -0.7

Rice, pasta, cornmeal

0.127 -0.3 0.000 0.97 S-Feb. 2014 -1.1

Rice(4)(5)

  2.6   1.33 L-Oct. 2013 5.3

Bakery products

0.758 0.4 0.003 0.50 L-Feb. 2014 1.1

Bread(4)

0.227 -1.2 -0.003 1.01 S-Oct. 2013 -1.2

White bread(5)

  -1.3   1.53 S-Mar. 2014 -1.6

Bread other than white(5)

  -1.3   1.52 S-Feb. 2014 -1.7

Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(4)

0.112 -0.4 0.000 1.14 L-Mar. 2014 0.8

Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies

0.185 2.2 0.004 1.10 L-Sep. 2013 3.6

Cookies(5)

  2.5   1.44 L-Feb. 2014 3.1

Fresh cakes and cupcakes(5)

  2.3   1.44 L-Sep. 2013 3.0

Other bakery products

0.234 0.9 0.002 1.22 L-Jan. 2014 1.5

Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(5)

  -0.4   2.33 S-Aug. 2010 -0.4

Crackers, bread, and cracker products(5)

  3.6   1.95 L-Apr. 2012 6.3

Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers(5)

  -0.3   1.33 L-Mar. 2014 1.4

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

1.905 7.7 0.144 0.36 L-Dec. 2011 7.9

Meats, poultry, and fish

1.782 7.6 0.133 0.38 L-Dec. 2011 8.0

Meats

1.148 9.4 0.104 0.44 L-Dec. 2011 9.4

Beef and veal

0.530 10.7 0.053 0.58 S-Mar. 2014 7.4

Uncooked ground beef

0.215 10.4 0.021 0.78 L-Jan. 2012 10.6

Uncooked beef roasts(4)

0.076 12.9 0.009 1.32 L-Dec. 2011 13.0

Uncooked beef steaks(4)

0.193 10.1 0.018 1.03 S-Mar. 2014 7.8

Uncooked other beef and veal(4)

0.046 11.3 0.005 1.34 L-Apr. 2011 12.5

Pork

0.361 12.2 0.042 0.76 L-Nov. 2010 12.9

Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(4)

0.141 14.2 0.019 0.95 L-Jun. 2011 14.2

Bacon and related products(5)

  15.3   1.63 L-Jul. 2011 15.5

Breakfast sausage and related products(4)(5)

  12.0   1.41 L-Aug. 2004 13.1

Ham

0.070 4.7 0.003 1.88 L-Dec. 2011 5.7

Ham, excluding canned(5)

  4.4   1.79 L-Dec. 2011 5.9

Pork chops

0.063 12.7 0.007 1.36 L-Dec. 1990 15.2

Other pork including roasts and picnics(4)

0.087 15.3 0.012 1.65 L-EVER -

Other meats

0.258 3.3 0.008 0.98 L-Mar. 2012 5.7

Frankfurters(5)

  5.6   2.37 L-Jun. 2012 5.6

Lunchmeats(4)(5)

  3.5   0.97 L-Mar. 2012 4.5

Lamb and organ meats(5)

  3.8   2.07 L-Mar. 2014 4.0

Lamb and mutton(4)(5)

  -1.9   3.91 L-Mar. 2014 0.4

Poultry

0.350 2.6 0.009 0.87 L-Mar. 2014 3.0

Chicken(4)

0.283 2.9 0.008 1.02 L-Mar. 2014 3.6

Fresh whole chicken(5)

  5.9   1.76 L-Oct. 2013 6.6

Fresh and frozen chicken parts(5)

  1.2   1.29 L-Mar. 2014 2.5

Other poultry including turkey(4)

0.067 1.6 0.001 1.55 L-Jan. 2014 2.5

Fish and seafood

0.284 7.1 0.020 0.85 L-Feb. 2014 7.2

Fresh fish and seafood(4)

0.145 9.4 0.013 1.23 L-Feb. 2014 9.9

Processed fish and seafood(4)

0.139 4.8 0.007 1.16 L-Apr. 2012 7.9

Shelf stable fish and seafood(5)

  0.0   1.47 S-Feb. 2014 0.0

Frozen fish and seafood(5)

  9.9   2.28 L-Aug. 2011 10.4

Eggs

0.122 10.1 0.011 1.14 L-Nov. 2011 10.2

Dairy and related products

0.868 4.2 0.036 0.47 L-Mar. 2012 6.3

Milk(4)

0.278 7.3 0.020 0.69 L-Feb. 2012 7.9

Fresh whole milk(5)

  8.5   1.03 L-Jan. 2012 10.0

Fresh milk other than whole(4)(5)

  6.0   0.71 L-Feb. 2012 8.0

Cheese and related products

0.275 6.0 0.016 0.88 L-Mar. 2012 8.7

Ice cream and related products

0.120 -0.3 0.000 1.19 L-Dec. 2013 0.6

Other dairy and related products(4)

0.195 0.1 0.000 0.80 L-Aug. 2013 0.2

Fruits and vegetables

1.352 3.2 0.044 0.54 L-Aug. 2013 3.6

Fresh fruits and vegetables

1.051 4.2 0.044 0.67 L-Aug. 2013 4.5

Fresh fruits

0.584 7.3 0.042 0.94 S-Mar. 2014 5.0

Apples

0.088 0.5 0.000 1.68 L-Aug. 2013 1.0

Bananas

0.087 -0.9 -0.001 1.11 S-Mar. 2014 -1.7

Citrus fruits(4)

0.160 22.5 0.031 2.17 L-Jul. 1999 22.5

Oranges, including tangerines(5)

  17.1   2.90 S-Feb. 2014 12.2

Other fresh fruits(4)

0.248 4.8 0.011 1.62 S-Mar. 2014 4.6

Fresh vegetables

0.467 0.5 0.002 0.99 L-Dec. 2013 1.7

Potatoes

0.079 7.5 0.006 1.79 S-Dec. 2013 7.2

Lettuce

0.064 0.1 0.000 2.67 L-Dec. 2013 2.0

Tomatoes

0.083 -1.1 -0.001 2.13 S-Nov. 2012 -1.8

Other fresh vegetables

0.241 -1.0 -0.002 1.23 L-Dec. 2013 0.6

Processed fruits and vegetables(4)

0.301 0.0 0.000 0.69 - -

Canned fruits and vegetables(4)

0.157 2.1 0.003 1.12 L-Mar. 2014 3.3

Canned fruits(4)(5)

  -0.6   1.34 S-Feb. 2014 -0.8

Canned vegetables(4)(5)

  4.2   1.20 L-Mar. 2014 5.1

Frozen fruits and vegetables(4)

0.088 -2.4 -0.002 1.17 S-Jan. 2014 -2.4

Frozen vegetables(5)

  -2.0   1.45 S-Mar. 2014 -2.4

Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(4)

0.056 -1.4 -0.001 1.16 S-Jun. 2013 -1.8

Dried beans, peas, and lentils(4)(5)

  3.6   2.11 L-Oct. 2012 4.2

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

0.937 -0.9 -0.009 0.47 L-Jun. 2013 -0.9

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(4)

0.686 -0.7 -0.005 0.56 L-Jan. 2014 -0.6

Carbonated drinks

0.284 -0.8 -0.002 0.73 L-Jul. 2013 -0.7

Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)

0.014 2.5 0.000 1.37 L-Mar. 2014 2.5

Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)

0.388 -0.8 -0.003 0.86 L-Feb. 2014 -0.7

Beverage materials including coffee and tea(4)

0.251 -1.8 -0.004 0.69 L-Oct. 2012 -1.8

Coffee

0.152 -4.0 -0.005 0.97 L-Oct. 2012 -3.9

Roasted coffee(5)

  -4.8   1.31 L-Dec. 2012 -4.5

Instant and freeze dried coffee(5)

  -1.8   2.43 S-Mar. 2014 -3.6

Other beverage materials including tea(4)

0.098 1.3 0.001 0.88 L-Nov. 2013 1.3

Other food at home

2.006 0.2 0.002 0.32 L-Feb. 2014 0.4

Sugar and sweets

0.294 -1.5 -0.005 0.75 S-Jan. 2014 -2.2

Sugar and artificial sweeteners

0.054 -6.2 -0.003 0.97 L-Mar. 2014 -5.7

Candy and chewing gum(4)

0.180 -0.3 -0.001 1.12 S-Jan. 2014 -1.5

Other sweets(4)

0.061 -0.8 0.000 1.17 L-Mar. 2014 0.2

Fats and oils

0.242 -0.8 -0.002 0.63 L-Mar. 2014 -0.5

Butter and margarine(4)

0.071 4.2 0.003 1.05 L-Feb. 2012 5.0

Butter(5)

  6.8   1.53 S-Feb. 2014 3.5

Margarine(5)

  1.0   1.48 L-Dec. 2012 1.6

Salad dressing(4)

0.062 -2.5 -0.002 1.13 S-Jan. 2014 -2.8

Other fats and oils including peanut butter(4)

0.108 -2.8 -0.003 0.99 L-Mar. 2014 -2.3

Peanut butter(4)(5)

  -4.3   1.26 L-Mar. 2014 -3.6

Other foods

1.470 0.6 0.008 0.39 L-Feb. 2014 0.9

Soups

0.098 -0.7 -0.001 1.30 L-Jan. 2014 0.0

Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods

0.275 -0.7 -0.002 0.82 S-Mar. 2014 -1.7

Snacks

0.322 0.6 0.002 1.00 L-Feb. 2014 0.6

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces

0.288 1.3 0.004 0.92 L-Mar. 2014 1.9

Salt and other seasonings and spices(4)(5)

  3.2   1.48 L-Mar. 2014 3.9

Olives, pickles, relishes(4)(5)

  -1.0   1.57 L-Feb. 2014 1.5

Sauces and gravies(4)(5)

  2.2   1.43 L-Dec. 2012 3.1

Other condiments(5)

  1.6   1.03 L-Aug. 2013 6.5

Baby food(4)

0.054 2.4 0.001 0.79 L-Dec. 2012 2.6

Other miscellaneous foods(4)

0.433 0.5 0.004 0.82 L-Mar. 2014 0.6

Prepared salads(6)(5)

  2.9   1.19 L-Dec. 2013 3.0

Food away from home

5.658 2.2 0.124 0.17 - -

Full service meals and snacks(4)

2.738 2.2 0.059 0.27 L-Mar. 2014 2.3

Limited service meals and snacks(4)

2.337 2.2 0.051 0.27 S-Feb. 2014 2.2

Food at employee sites and schools(4)

0.207 2.2 0.005 0.67 L-Jan. 2014 2.3

Food at elementary and secondary schools(7)(5)

  2.0   0.73 L-Jan. 2014 2.0

Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(4)

0.063 -0.9 -0.001 0.80 S-EVER -

Other food away from home(4)

0.313 2.9 0.010 0.43 L-Jan. 2012 3.3

Energy

9.581 3.3 0.292 0.19 - -

Energy commodities

5.816 2.7 0.127 0.18 - -

Fuel oil and other fuels

0.271 5.5 0.018 0.60 L-Mar. 2014 7.1

Fuel oil

0.173 5.3 0.011 0.62 L-Oct. 2012 5.6

Propane, kerosene, and firewood(8)

0.098 6.6 0.007 1.34 S-Aug. 2013 3.9

Motor fuel

5.545 2.4 0.109 0.19 S-Mar. 2014 -4.6

Gasoline (all types)

5.458 2.3 0.109 0.19 S-Mar. 2014 -4.7

Gasoline, unleaded regular(5)

  2.3   0.55 S-Mar. 2014 -4.9

Gasoline, unleaded midgrade(9)(5)

  2.2   0.53 S-Mar. 2014 -3.2

Gasoline, unleaded premium(5)

  2.7   0.56 L-Jul. 2013 6.0

Other motor fuels(4)

0.087 1.6 0.001 0.23 L-Jul. 2013 3.2

Energy services(10)

3.765 4.4 0.164 0.42 L-Mar. 2014 7.8

Electricity(10)

2.832 3.6 0.104 0.49 L-Mar. 2014 5.3

Utility (piped) gas service(10)

0.933 7.3 0.061 0.60 S-Jan. 2014 4.9

All items less food and energy

76.564 2.0 1.493 0.09 L-Feb. 2013 2.0

Commodities less food and energy commodities

19.549 -0.2 -0.037 0.24 L-Dec. 2013 -0.1

Household furnishings and supplies(11)

3.369 -2.5 -0.084 0.30 S-Feb. 2011 -2.5

Window and floor coverings and other linens(4)

0.272 -2.7 -0.007 0.93 - -

Floor coverings(4)

0.046 0.4 0.000 1.29 L-Apr. 2012 0.6

Window coverings(4)

0.054 -0.7 0.000 1.08 L-Jan. 2014 -0.3

Other linens(4)

0.172 -4.6 -0.007 1.37 S-Dec. 2013 -5.0

Furniture and bedding

0.772 -2.5 -0.018 0.78 L-Jan. 2014 -1.6

Bedroom furniture

0.272 0.3 0.001 1.08 L-Jan. 2014 0.5

Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(4)

0.361 -3.9 -0.014 1.03 S-Mar. 2014 -4.4

Other furniture(4)

0.129 -3.4 -0.004 2.52 L-Mar. 2014 -3.1

Infants' furniture(7)(5)

           

Appliances(4)

0.282 -5.3 -0.015 0.83 S-Jul. 2010 -6.2

Major appliances(4)

0.156 -6.7 -0.011 1.14 S-EVER -

Laundry equipment(5)

  -7.5   1.19 S-Dec. 2013 -9.1

Other appliances(4)

0.122 -3.2 -0.004 1.15 S-Feb. 2014 -3.3

Other household equipment and furnishings(4)

0.488 -5.6 -0.027 1.17 S-Feb. 2014 -5.6

Clocks, lamps, and decorator items

0.265 -7.6 -0.019 1.84 S-Feb. 2014 -8.6

Indoor plants and flowers(12)

0.105 0.1 0.000 1.66 L-Feb. 2014 0.3

Dishes and flatware(4)

0.043 -10.2 -0.005 3.26 S-Aug. 2012 -10.9

Nonelectric cookware and tableware(4)

0.075 -4.3 -0.004 1.34 S-Oct. 2003 -4.7

Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(4)

0.708 -1.3 -0.009 0.58 S-Feb. 2011 -1.3

Tools, hardware and supplies(4)

0.186 -1.6 -0.003 0.71 S-Oct. 2010 -2.0

Outdoor equipment and supplies(4)

0.369 -1.2 -0.004 0.81 S-Nov. 2013 -1.5

Housekeeping supplies

0.846 -0.9 -0.008 0.44 S-Feb. 2014 -0.9

Household cleaning products(4)

0.334 -2.2 -0.008 0.67 - -

Household paper products(4)

0.249 0.4 0.001 0.72 S-Mar. 2014 0.0

Miscellaneous household products(4)

0.263 -0.5 -0.001 0.79 S-Feb. 2014 -0.5

Apparel

3.463 0.8 0.026 1.12 L-Sep. 2013 0.8

Men's and boys' apparel

0.872 -0.8 -0.006 1.54 S-Dec. 2010 -0.8

Men's apparel

0.686 -2.4 -0.017 1.77 S-Mar. 2010 -3.5

Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear

0.114 -3.8 -0.005 5.75 L-Mar. 2014 -1.3

Men's furnishings

0.189 -1.3 -0.002 2.27 L-Mar. 2014 1.2

Men's shirts and sweaters(4)

0.205 -4.1 -0.009 3.39 S-Mar. 2010 -7.8

Men's pants and shorts

0.170 -0.6 0.000 3.81 L-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Boys' apparel

0.186 5.8 0.010 3.42 L-Dec. 2012 6.1

Women's and girls' apparel

1.531 3.1 0.046 2.28 L-Oct. 2012 3.4

Women's apparel

1.291 2.7 0.034 2.46 L-Jan. 2014 3.1

Women's outerwear

0.109 9.4 0.007 8.24 L-Mar. 2014 10.5

Women's dresses

0.160 1.5 0.002 12.36 L-Mar. 2014 4.0

Women's suits and separates(4)

0.621 -0.4 -0.002 2.48 L-Jan. 2014 2.1

Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and accessories(4)

0.391 6.9 0.026 1.96 L-Jan. 2012 9.2

Girls' apparel

0.240 5.2 0.012 5.18 S-Mar. 2014 0.5

Footwear

0.708 -1.0 -0.006 1.28 L-Mar. 2014 -1.0

Men's footwear

0.216 1.0 0.002 1.81 L-Sep. 2013 2.8

Boys' and girls' footwear

0.162 2.1 0.003 2.69 L-Oct. 2013 2.1

Women's footwear

0.330 -3.5 -0.011 1.95 S-Jan. 2014 -4.7

Infants' and toddlers' apparel

0.136 1.4 0.002 1.92 S-Mar. 2014 0.7

Jewelry and watches(8)

0.217 -3.4 -0.010 1.99 S-Jul. 2005 -3.8

Watches(8)

0.046 -0.9 -0.001 3.43 S-Aug. 2013 -2.6

Jewelry(8)

0.171 -4.3 -0.009 2.26 S-Jul. 2005 -4.5

Transportation commodities less motor fuel(11)

5.732 0.2 0.014 0.21 L-Feb. 2014 0.3

New vehicles

3.522 0.5 0.019 0.30 L-Nov. 2013 0.6

New cars and trucks(4)(5)

  0.5   0.27 L-Nov. 2013 0.6

New cars(5)

  -0.2   0.25 L-Oct. 2013 0.3

New trucks(13)(5)

  1.3   0.26 L-Feb. 2014 1.3

Used cars and trucks

1.671 0.2 0.000 0.29 - -

Motor vehicle parts and equipment

0.432 -1.2 -0.005 0.37 L-May 2013 -1.2

Tires

0.286 -2.2 -0.006 0.49 L-Apr. 2013 -2.2

Vehicle accessories other than tires(4)

0.146 0.9 0.001 0.64 S-Nov. 2009 0.9

Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(5)

  0.5   0.57 S-Dec. 2004 0.4

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(5)

  1.4   0.86 L-Mar. 2014 1.6

Medical care commodities

1.709 2.5 0.043 0.84 L-Oct. 2012 3.0

Medicinal drugs(11)

1.634 2.7 0.043 0.88 L-Oct. 2012 3.1

Prescription drugs

1.285 3.6 0.045 1.06 L-Oct. 2012 3.6

Nonprescription drugs(11)

0.349 -0.8 -0.002 0.78 L-Feb. 2014 -0.8

Medical equipment and supplies(11)

0.075 -0.6 0.000 0.84 L-Oct. 2013 0.7

Recreation commodities(11)

2.042 -2.7 -0.059 0.41 S-Jan. 2011 -3.0

Video and audio products(11)

0.317 -6.1 -0.022 0.58 S-Oct. 2013 -6.6

Televisions

0.153 -14.0 -0.021 1.06 S-Oct. 2013 -14.4

Other video equipment(4)

0.031 -2.6 0.000 2.08 L-EVER -

Audio equipment

0.070 -2.1 -0.001 1.23 L-Oct. 2008 -1.8

Audio discs, tapes and other media(4)

0.045 2.5 0.001 1.19 S-Feb. 2014 2.5

Pets and pet products

0.646 -1.3 -0.009 0.67 L-Feb. 2014 -0.9

Pet food(4)(5)

  -0.9   0.76 L-Feb. 2014 0.3

Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories(4)(5)

  -1.5   1.15 L-Jan. 2014 -1.2

Sporting goods

0.409 -1.9 -0.009 0.95 S-Sep. 2013 -1.9

Sports vehicles including bicycles

0.185 -1.2 -0.003 1.13 S-Oct. 2007 -1.5

Sports equipment

0.218 -2.7 -0.006 1.58 S-Oct. 2013 -3.2

Photographic equipment and supplies

0.061 -2.9 -0.001 1.92 S-Mar. 2014 -6.4

Film and photographic supplies(4)(5)

      2.36 - -

Photographic equipment(4)(5)

  -6.3   2.83 S-Mar. 2014 -10.4

Recreational reading materials

0.217 3.3 0.007 0.97 L-Nov. 2013 3.7

Newspapers and magazines(4)

0.120 6.3 0.008 1.36 L-Nov. 2013 6.5

Recreational books(4)

0.096 -0.5 0.000 1.38 L-Jan. 2014 0.3

Other recreational goods(4)

0.393 -5.8 -0.026 1.25 S-Apr. 2005 -6.6

Toys

0.288 -7.6 -0.025 1.48 S-Jul. 2010 -8.0

Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment(4)(5)

  -4.5   2.14 L-Mar. 2014 -2.6

Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(4)

0.052 0.3 0.000 2.78 S-Jan. 2014 0.1

Music instruments and accessories(4)

0.041 0.4 0.000 2.30 S-May 2012 -0.3

Education and communication commodities(11)

0.631 -2.9 -0.018 0.69 S-Mar. 2014 -3.5

Educational books and supplies

0.191 2.8 0.006 1.03 S-Mar. 2014 2.3

College textbooks(14)(5)

  3.4   0.95 S-Mar. 2014 2.7

Information technology commodities(11)

0.440 -6.1 -0.024 0.93 S-Mar. 2014 -6.9

Personal computers and peripheral equipment(6)

0.299 -6.5 -0.017 1.23 S-Mar. 2014 -7.2

Computer software and accessories(4)

0.067 -4.9 -0.003 3.85 L-Oct. 2013 -2.4

Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items(4)

0.075 -5.7 -0.005 1.61 S-Mar. 2014 -5.8

Alcoholic beverages

0.996 1.1 0.010 0.30 L-Mar. 2014 1.1

Alcoholic beverages at home

0.588 0.5 0.003 0.42 L-Mar. 2014 0.6

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home

0.270 1.4 0.004 0.49 S-May 2013 1.3

Distilled spirits at home

0.072 1.3 0.001 0.68 L-Jan. 2014 1.6

Whiskey at home(5)

  2.1   1.23 S-Feb. 2014 1.9

Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(5)

  -0.6   0.73 L-Feb. 2014 -0.1

Wine at home

0.246 -0.9 -0.002 0.82 L-Mar. 2014 -0.4

Alcoholic beverages away from home

0.407 1.9 0.007 0.41 - -

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home(4)(5)

  2.1   0.60 L-Mar. 2014 2.1

Wine away from home(4)(5)

  1.7   0.86 S-Mar. 2014 1.4

Distilled spirits away from home(4)(5)

  1.8   0.68 - -

Other goods(11)

1.607 1.9 0.030 0.35 L-Feb. 2014 2.0

Tobacco and smoking products

0.695 3.4 0.026 0.43 L-Mar. 2014 3.7

Cigarettes(4)

0.640 3.5 0.025 0.47 L-Mar. 2014 3.9

Tobacco products other than cigarettes(4)

0.049 0.9 0.001 1.17 - -

Personal care products

0.719 1.1 0.007 0.67 L-Feb. 2014 1.4

Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products(4)

0.367 0.4 0.001 1.06 S-Nov. 2013 0.4

Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements

0.345 1.8 0.006 0.90 L-Aug. 2012 3.0

Miscellaneous personal goods(4)

0.193 -1.3 -0.003 1.02 L-Mar. 2014 -1.2

Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(5)

  -0.3   1.31 S-Feb. 2014 -1.2

Infants' equipment(7)(5)

  -2.5   1.70 L-Jan. 2014 -2.2

Services less energy services

57.015 2.7 1.530 0.10 L-Dec. 2008 2.7

Shelter

31.843 2.9 0.901 0.15 L-Mar. 2008 2.9

Rent of shelter(15)

31.484 2.8 0.882 0.15 L-Mar. 2008 3.0

Rent of primary residence(10)

6.919 3.1 0.203 0.17 - -

Lodging away from home(4)

0.888 5.0 0.052 1.35 L-Mar. 2008 5.1

Housing at school, excluding board(10)(15)

0.167 3.2 0.005 0.27 S-Jan. 1994 2.6

Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels

0.722 5.2 0.047 1.66 L-Jul. 2010 5.3

Owners' equivalent rent of residences(10)(15)

23.677 2.6 0.627 0.17 - -

Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence(10)(15)

22.295 2.6 0.590 0.17 - -

Tenants' and household insurance(4)

0.359 5.4 0.019 0.94 L-Oct. 2003 5.5

Water and sewer and trash collection services(4)

1.174 3.3 0.038 0.83 S-May 2003 3.3

Water and sewerage maintenance(10)

0.901 3.5 0.031 1.07 S-Jun. 2003 3.4

Garbage and trash collection(13)

0.272 2.6 0.007 0.63 S-Feb. 2014 2.6

Household operations(4)

0.821 2.6 0.020 0.39 L-Apr. 2009 3.4

Domestic services(4)

0.273 2.8 0.007 0.43 L-Mar. 2014 3.1

Gardening and lawncare services(4)

0.268 2.6 0.006 0.39 L-May 2009 3.5

Moving, storage, freight expense(4)

0.114 1.4 0.002 1.77 L-Nov. 2013 2.5

Repair of household items(4)

0.063 3.0 0.002 0.93 L-Dec. 2013 3.5

Medical care services

5.835 3.0 0.167 0.24 L-Sep. 2013 3.1

Professional services

2.974 1.9 0.057 0.26 L-Jan. 2014 1.9

Physicians' services(10)

1.561 1.7 0.028 0.43 L-Dec. 2013 1.9

Dental services(10)

0.791 2.2 0.018 0.45 - -

Eyeglasses and eye care(8)

0.278 2.5 0.007 0.61 L-Jun. 2012 2.5

Services by other medical professionals(10)(8)

0.344 1.2 0.005 0.38 L-Feb. 2014 1.4

Hospital and related services

2.110 5.8 0.111 0.39 L-Aug. 2011 6.2

Hospital services(10)(16)

1.809 6.3 0.104 0.44 L-Aug. 2011 7.0

Inpatient hospital services(10)(16)(5)

  7.1   0.55 L-Aug. 2011 7.4

Outpatient hospital services(10)(8)(5)

  5.5   0.88 L-Oct. 2013 5.5

Nursing homes and adult day services(10)(16)

0.170 2.7 0.004 0.40 S-Jan. 2014 2.6

Care of invalids and elderly at home(7)

0.131 1.7 0.002 0.39 L-Jan. 2012 1.9

Health insurance(7)

0.751 -0.1 -0.001 0.28 L-Feb. 2014 0.2

Transportation services

5.548 3.1 0.174 0.34 L-Mar. 2013 3.1

Leased cars and trucks(14)

0.391 -1.5 -0.006 1.24 L-Nov. 2013 -0.9

Car and truck rental(4)

0.075 2.4 0.002 2.04 S-Feb. 2014 1.5

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair

1.139 1.5 0.017 0.30 S-Mar. 2014 1.5

Motor vehicle body work

0.056 3.1 0.002 0.52 - -

Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing

0.481 0.8 0.004 0.57 S-Nov. 2013 0.7

Motor vehicle repair(4)

0.572 2.0 0.011 0.44 L-Dec. 2013 2.1

Motor vehicle insurance

2.198 4.8 0.114 0.62 L-Jul. 2013 4.8

Motor vehicle fees(4)

0.561 1.6 0.009 0.41 - -

State motor vehicle registration and license fees(10)(4)

0.313 0.9 0.003 0.59 - -

Parking and other fees(4)

0.230 2.6 0.006 0.48 - -

Parking fees and tolls(4)(5)

  3.3   1.10 - -

Automobile service clubs(4)(5)

  -0.9   0.82 S-Apr. 2010 -1.0

Public transportation

1.183 3.1 0.038 0.72 L-Nov. 2013 3.7

Airline fare

0.770 4.7 0.037 1.05 L-Nov. 2011 7.1

Other intercity transportation

0.154 -0.6 -0.001 1.85 S-Aug. 2012 -1.7

Intercity bus fare(6)(5)

           

Intercity train fare(6)(5)

  -1.1   2.00 L-Feb. 2014 1.2

Ship fare(4)(5)

  0.4   1.88 S-Feb. 2014 -0.2

Intracity transportation

0.255 0.5 0.001 0.45 S-Apr. 2000 0.5

Intracity mass transit(11)(5)

  0.6   1.80 - -

Recreation services(11)

3.711 2.2 0.081 0.47 S-Mar. 2014 2.0

Video and audio services(11)

1.552 2.3 0.035 0.38 L-Nov. 2013 2.5

Cable and satellite television and radio service(13)

1.458 2.6 0.038 0.40 - -

Video discs and other media, including rental of video and audio(4)

0.094 -3.1 -0.003 1.66 L-Oct. 2013 -2.7

Video discs and other media(4)(5)

  -7.3   2.39 L-Nov. 2013 -7.0

Rental of video or audio discs and other media(4)(5)

  1.0   1.00 L-Sep. 2012 2.3

Pet services including veterinary(4)

0.391 3.2 0.013 0.47 S-Jan. 2014 3.2

Pet services(4)(5)

  3.5   0.86 L-Jan. 2012 4.6

Veterinarian services(4)(5)

  3.5   0.52 S-Jan. 2014 3.4

Photographers and film processing(4)

0.060 2.9 0.002 1.07 L-Jan. 2012 3.1

Photographer fees(4)(5)

  2.3   0.64 L-Mar. 2012 3.4

Film processing(4)(5)

  3.4   1.03 L-Nov. 2011 3.9

Other recreation services(4)

1.707 1.8 0.032 0.91 S-Mar. 2014 1.7

Club dues and fees for participant sports and group exercises(4)

0.600 1.7 0.010 1.23 S-Feb. 2014 1.4

Admissions

0.634 2.3 0.014 1.50 S-Mar. 2014 1.9

Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts(4)(5)

  2.6   1.21 S-Mar. 2014 2.2

Admission to sporting events(4)(5)

  2.6   1.53 S-Dec. 2013 2.3

Fees for lessons or instructions(8)

0.206 1.8 0.004 1.41 L-Jul. 2013 2.9

Education and communication services(11)

6.357 1.9 0.120 0.23 - -

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare

3.007 3.4 0.104 0.34 L-Dec. 2013 3.4

College tuition and fees

1.781 4.0 0.069 0.50 - -

Elementary and high school tuition and fees

0.359 4.0 0.015 0.44 L-Jul. 2010 4.4

Child care and nursery school(12)

0.705 2.0 0.015 0.43 L-Dec. 2013 2.2

Technical and business school tuition and fees(4)

0.038 1.9 0.001 0.98 L-Jan. 2014 1.9

Postage and delivery services(4)

0.143 4.0 0.006 0.48 L-Mar. 2014 4.0

Postage

0.129 4.1 0.005 0.51 - -

Delivery services(4)

0.014 2.4 0.000 0.50 L-Mar. 2014 3.4

Telephone services(4)

2.491 0.2 0.005 0.32 S-Mar. 2014 -0.3

Wireless telephone services(4)

1.666 -1.5 -0.024 0.39 S-Mar. 2014 -2.3

Land-line telephone services(11)

0.825 3.3 0.029 0.59 L-Jan. 2014 3.7

Internet services and electronic information providers(4)

0.704 0.7 0.006 1.01 L-Jan. 2014 1.1

Other personal services(11)

1.725 1.7 0.030 0.35 S-Sep. 2011 1.7

Personal care services

0.623 1.4 0.009 0.58 L-Mar. 2014 1.4

Haircuts and other personal care services(4)

0.623 1.4 0.009 0.58 L-Mar. 2014 1.4

Miscellaneous personal services

1.102 1.9 0.021 0.40 S-Oct. 2009 1.4

Legal services(8)

0.313 2.4 0.007 0.75 S-Feb. 2014 2.4

Funeral expenses(8)

0.170 2.1 0.003 0.41 S-Feb. 2014 1.6

Laundry and dry cleaning services(4)

0.270 1.7 0.004 0.44 - -

Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(4)

0.033 2.2 0.001 0.99 L-Feb. 2014 2.2

Financial services(8)

0.223 1.2 0.003 1.00 S-Aug. 2013 1.1

Checking account and other bank services(4)(5)

  4.2   3.68 - -

Tax return preparation and other accounting fees(4)(5)

  3.7   0.85 S-Jan. 2014 3.7

Special aggregate indexes

All items less food

86.145 2.1 1.785 0.09 L-Oct. 2012 2.2

All items less shelter

68.157 1.8 1.226 0.10 L-Jul. 2013 1.8

All items less food and shelter

54.302 1.6 0.884 0.11 L-Jul. 2013 1.9

All items less food, shelter, and energy

44.721 1.3 0.593 0.13 L-Oct. 2013 1.3

All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks

43.051 1.4 0.592 0.14 L-Aug. 2013 1.4

All items less medical care

92.456 2.1 1.918 0.08 L-Oct. 2012 2.1

All items less energy

90.419 2.0 1.835 0.08 L-Jul. 2012 2.1

Commodities

39.220 1.1 0.432 0.13 L-Jul. 2013 1.2

Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks

17.879 -0.2 -0.037 0.27 L-Sep. 2013 -0.1

Commodities less food

25.366 0.3 0.090 0.18 - -

Commodities less food and beverages

24.370 0.3 0.080 0.19 - -

Services

60.780 2.8 1.695 0.11 L-Jan. 2009 2.8

Services less rent of shelter(15)

29.296 2.8 0.813 0.14 L-Feb. 2013 2.8

Services less medical care services

54.945 2.8 1.528 0.11 L-Jan. 2009 2.8

Durables

9.086 -1.3 -0.109 0.17 S-Jul. 2013 -1.3

Nondurables

30.134 1.8 0.542 0.15 L-Jul. 2013 1.9

Nondurables less food

16.279 1.3 0.200 0.25 L-Jul. 2013 2.3

Nondurables less food and beverages

15.284 1.4 0.190 0.27 L-Jul. 2013 2.3

Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel

11.820 1.5 0.163 0.17 L-Jul. 2013 2.5

Nondurables less food and apparel

12.816 1.5 0.173 0.16 L-Jul. 2013 2.4

Housing

41.243 2.6 1.058 0.14 L-Mar. 2014 2.8

Education and communication(4)

6.988 1.5 0.102 0.21 - -

Education(4)

3.198 3.4 0.110 0.32 L-Dec. 2013 3.5

Communication(4)

3.790 -0.2 -0.008 0.27 - -

Information and information processing(4)

3.647 -0.4 -0.013 0.28 S-Mar. 2014 -1.1

Information technology, hardware and services(17)

1.157 -2.0 -0.018 0.71 L-Jan. 2014 -1.9

Recreation(4)

5.753 0.4 0.022 0.31 S-Mar. 2014 0.3

Video and audio(4)

1.869 0.7 0.013 0.35 S-Mar. 2014 0.4

Pets, pet products and services(4)

1.037 0.4 0.004 0.45 L-Feb. 2014 0.7

Photography(4)

0.122 0.3 0.001 1.17 L-Mar. 2012 0.5

Food and beverages

14.850 2.4 0.352 0.10 L-Jun. 2012 2.7

Domestically produced farm food

6.888 3.0 0.207 0.18 L-May 2012 3.0

Other services

11.794 2.0 0.231 0.20 - -

Apparel less footwear

2.756 1.2 0.033 1.35 L-Aug. 2013 1.6

Fuels and utilities

5.210 4.3 0.221 0.36 L-Mar. 2014 6.8

Household energy

4.036 4.6 0.183 0.39 L-Mar. 2014 7.7

Medical care

7.544 2.8 0.209 0.28 L-Mar. 2013 3.1

Transportation

16.826 1.8 0.297 0.14 L-Jul. 2013 2.7

Private transportation

15.642 1.7 0.259 0.14 - -

New and used motor vehicles(4)

5.767 0.2 0.015 0.22 - -

Utilities and public transportation

10.071 2.8 0.284 0.24 L-Mar. 2014 3.2

Household furnishings and operations

4.190 -1.6 -0.064 0.24 S-Feb. 2014 -1.6

Other goods and services

3.332 1.8 0.060 0.26 L-Mar. 2014 1.9

Personal care

2.637 1.3 0.035 0.32 L-Mar. 2014 1.3

Footnotes
(1) The 'effect' of an item category is a measure of that item's contribution to the All items price change. For example, if the Food index had an effect of 0.40, and the All items index rose 1.2 percent, then the increase in food prices contributed 0.40 / 1.2, or 33.3 percent, to that All items increase. Said another way, had food prices been unchanged for that year the change in the All items index would have been 1.2 percent minus 0.40, or 0.8 percent. Effects can be negative as well. For example, if the effect of food was a negative 0.1, and the All items index rose 0.5 percent, the All items index actually would have been 0.1 percent higher (or 0.6 percent) had food prices been unchanged. Since food prices fell while prices overall were rising, the contribution of food to the All items price change was negative (in this case, -0.1 / 0.5, or minus 20 percent).
(2) A statistic's margin of error is often expressed as its point estimate plus or minus two standard errors. For example, if a CPI category rose 2.6 percent, and its standard error was 0.25 percent, the margin of error on this item's 12-month percent change would be 2.6 percent, plus or minus 0.5 percent.
(3) If the current 12-month percent change is greater than the previous published 12-month percent change, then this column identifies the closest prior month with a 12-month percent change as (L)arge as or (L)arger than the current 12-month change. If the current 12-month percent change is smaller than the previous published 12-month percent change, the most recent month with a change as (S)mall or (S)maller than the current month change is identified. If the current and previous published 12-month percent changes are equal, a dash will appear. Standard numerical comparison is used. For example, 2.0% is greater than 0.6%, -4.4% is less than -2.0%, and -2.0% is less than 0.0%. Note that a (L)arger change can be a smaller decline, for example, a -0.2% change is larger than a -0.4% change, but still represents a decline in the price index. Likewise, (S)maller changes can be increases, for example, a 0.6% change is smaller than 0.8%, but still represents an increase in the price index. In this context, a -0.2% change is considered to be smaller than a 0.0% change.
(4) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base.
(5) Special indexes based on a substantially smaller sample. These series do not contribute to the all items index aggregation and therefore do not have a relative importance or effect.
(6) Indexes on a December 2007=100 base.
(7) Indexes on a December 2005=100 base.
(8) Indexes on a December 1986=100 base.
(9) Indexes on a December 1993=100 base.
(10) This index series was calculated using a Laspeyres estimator. All other item stratum index series were calculated using a geometric means estimator.
(11) Indexes on a December 2009=100 base.
(12) Indexes on a December 1990=100 base.
(13) Indexes on a December 1983=100 base.
(14) Indexes on a December 2001=100 base.
(15) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.
(16) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.
(17) Indexes on a December 1988=100 base.

NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.


Last Modified Date: June 17, 2014