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Consumer prices up 0.1% in July; annual inflation 3.4%

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.1% increase in consumer prices for July after a decline in June, with the annual inflation rate slowing to 3.4%.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 8:54 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July after falling in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. The agency said the annual inflation rate eased to 3.4%.