Transmission of material in this release is embargoed until 8:30 a.m. (ET) Wednesday, June 10, 2026 USDL-26-0824 Technical information: (202) 691-7000 * [email protected] * www.bls.gov/cpi Media contact: (202) 691-5902 * [email protected] CONSUMER PRICE INDEX - MAY 2026 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in May, after rising 0.6 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Ov...