The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, accelerated sharply in March 2026, rising 1.05% month-over-month. This marks a notable pickup from February 2026, when prices increased by 0.47% compared with January.
According to data updated on 10 April 2026, the March figure more than doubles the prior month’s rate of change on a month-over-month basis. Under this comparison, the “actual” value reflects the change in prices during March versus February, while the “previous” reading captures February’s change relative to January.
The stronger March print suggests a firming in short-term price pressures compared with the start of the year, highlighting a clear upward shift in the monthly inflation pulse between February and March 2026.
