Summary
Inflation stayed at 2.7% in December 2025, according to the Department of Labor. The increase in living costs, especially for housing and food, was a major reason. The report aligns with what experts predicted about inflation rates.
Key Facts
- Inflation rate was 2.7% in December 2025.
- Consumer prices went up 0.3% from November to December.
- Core inflation, excluding food and energy, remained at 2.6%.
- Housing costs increased by 0.4% in December.
- Food prices rose by 0.7% in December and are now 3.1% higher than last year.
- President Trump previously claimed inflation had been defeated in his second term.
- The report is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor.
