Thursday, August 13, 2026

Core wholesale price inflation rose at a 4.15% annual rate in July 2026

Prior months in today's report:

June 4.72%
May 4.43%
April 4.92%
March 3.94%
February 3.83%
January 3.71%
 
The highest average peak level during the Trump I administration was 2.60%, in 2018.
 
In July 2026 core wholesale prices rose at an annual rate almost 60% higher than the 2018 average. 
 
The average to date in 2026 is 4.24%, 63% higher.