The United States City Average Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for August 2025 was 323.976 — representing a change of 2.9 percent over the index for August 2024.
The Northeast Area Consumer Price Index for August 2025 was 336.936 — representing a change of 3.3 percent over the index for August2024.
The New York-Northern New Jersey Area Consumer Price Index for August 2025 was 347.266 — representing a change of 3.2 percent over the index for August 2024.
The September CPI will be available October 15, 2025.
Future projections of the CPI by businesses and economic organizations are found in the complete document. CPI increases are projected at 2.8 percent for 2025 and 2.8 percent for 2026.
September 11, 2025