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Inflation Rate Statistics by Year, Category, and Region

Stubborn inflation has strained wallets for years. We've broken down the latest data.

By Lyle Daly – Updated Jul 15, 2025 at 9:35AM | Reviewed by Jack Caporal

Key Points

  • Current U.S. inflation is 2.7%, higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
  • Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy, is at 2.9%
  • The average price of a dozen eggs is $3.78, off a peak of $6.23 set in March.
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