For more information see "What is the Difference between
Inflation and the Consumer Price Index?" We can calculate the
Current Annual Inflation Rate by determining the rate of change
for exactly one year and expressing it as a percent. This is
done by taking the current CPI-U Index and subtracting the
Consumer Price index from a year ago and dividing the result by
the Consumer Price index from a year ago. See How to Calculate
the Inflation Rate for more information. Or you may use our
proprietary Inflation Calculator. Our Historical Inflation Data
is calculated to two decimal places while the government only
calculates to one decimal place. Our data provides a "finer"
view. The government may say the rate for two consecutive months
was 3.2% while our data may show it as 3.15% and 3.24%
respectively. Subscribe to our FREE monthly E-zine and we will
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Links: - Consumer Price Index (CPI) Release Dates