U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in September, led again by sharp increases in the index for used vehicles.

U.S. consumer prices increased 0.6% in June, after three months of declines, with a big jump in gasoline prices accounting for over half of the gain.

A key measure of U.S. consumer prices declined in April by the most on record as travel and apparel spending collapsed during the coronavirus pandemic.

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices increased slightly last month, driven higher by more expensive food.

The August core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.3% from the prior month and was up 2.4% from a year earlier, a Labor Department report showed Sept. 12.

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in July, pushed higher by more expensive gas, medical care and housing.

A key measure of U.S. consumer prices rose more than forecast in June, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s assessment of inflation as policy makers weigh an interest-rate cut as soon as this month.

The cost of living in the U.S., excluding food and fuel, rose in May, propelled by rising rents.

The consumer price index increased 0.4% in May, the biggest advance since February 2013, after climbing 0.3% the prior month, a Labor Department reported.

The consumer price index climbed 0.2% in March after increasing 0.1% the prior month, a Labor Department report showed April 15.