CPI Inflation Report April 2026

April 2026 CPI inflation matched expectations with a 0.6% monthly gain, though core and 'supercore' metrics showed worrying signs of re-acceleration. The report highlights how energy shocks stemming from Middle East tensions are now impacting broader consumer necessities.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Topline CPI inflation rose 0.6% in April 2026, matching expectations and reaching a 3.8% year-over-year gain.
• 2.Energy costs spiked 3.8% in the month, with gasoline specifically up 5.4% due to geopolitical conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
• 3.Core CPI re-accelerated to a 4.6% annualized pace as energy price shocks began bleeding into non-energy categories like housing and food.

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