economy

January 13, 2026

Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2025

The consumer price index was unchanged in December, and the inflation rate for some consumer staples like food and electricity remains elevated.

Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2025

TL;DR

  • The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.7% in December, unchanged from the previous month.
  • Price pressures were observed in groceries, dining out, utility gas, and clothing.
  • Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are cited as a factor pushing up inflation.
  • Economists anticipate inflation will likely throttle back in the second half of 2026.
  • The government shutdown may have distorted some of the November and December inflation data.
  • Food prices increased by 0.7% monthly, and clothing prices rose by 0.6%.
  • Utility piped gas service increased 4.4% on the month and 11% for the year.
  • Housing is expected to act as a counterweight to pull down overall inflation.

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