CPIUFDSLCPI: Food (CPIUFDSL) — Current Value & Historical Data
FRED series title: Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food in U.S. City Average
CPI: Food (CPIUFDSL) Chart & Data Table
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What is CPI: Food (CPIUFDSL)?
Handbook of Methods - Understanding the CPI: Frequently Asked Questions -. This series is measured in Index 1982-1984=100 and updated monthly.
Current CPI: Food (CPIUFDSL) Value
As of August 1, 2026, the current consumer price index for all urban consumers: food in u.s. city average is 350.31 Index 1982-1984=100. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly.
CPI: Food Historical Trend
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food in U.S. City Average rose 0.12% month-over-month. Over the past year, consumer price index for all urban consumers: food in u.s. city average rose 3.07% from July 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 350.31 (August 2026), and the lowest was 22.80 (January 1947).
Methodology & Source
Source
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Index 1982-1984=100
Notes
Handbook of Methods - (https://www.bls.gov/opub/hom/pdf/cpihom.pdf) Understanding the CPI: Frequently Asked Questions - (http://stats.bls.gov:80/cpi/cpifaq.htm)...
Frequently Asked Questions About CPI: Food (CPIUFDSL)
What is the current consumer price index for all urban consumers: food in u.s. city average?
As of August 1, 2026, consumer price index for all urban consumers: food in u.s. city average stands at 350.31 Index 1982-1984=100.
Where does consumer price index for all urban consumers: food in u.s. city average data come from?
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food in U.S. City Average data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is consumer price index for all urban consumers: food in u.s. city average updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for consumer price index for all urban consumers: food in u.s. city average?
In the available data, the highest value was 350.31 Index 1982-1984=100 in August 2026, and the lowest was 22.80 Index 1982-1984=100 in January 1947.
How has consumer price index for all urban consumers: food in u.s. city average changed over the past year?
Over the past year, consumer price index for all urban consumers: food in u.s. city average increased 3.07%.
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