The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated sharply in March 2026, with the month-over-month reading rising to 0.9%, up from 0.3% in February 2026. The data, updated on 10 April 2026, indicate a notable pick-up in inflationary pressures compared with the previous month.
On a month-over-month basis, the current March reading reflects a significantly stronger increase in prices than in February, when the CPI rose 0.3% versus the prior month. Under the comparison framework used, the “actual” figure for March measures the change relative to February 2026, while the “previous” figure represents February’s change compared with January 2026.
The sharp move from 0.3% to 0.9% suggests that price growth gained momentum heading into the spring, and will likely draw close attention from market participants tracking the path of U.S. inflation and its potential implications for broader economic conditions.
