Tag: CPI

Gasoline prices force inflation spike

Transportation impact on inflation by item

Gasoline prices According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), the change in the costs faced by consumers for transportation goods and services rose a full 5% from March 2025 to March 2026. Gasoline prices were the single largest contributor. Costs to consumers is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which itself is a …

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BTS says transportation goods and services CPI up

Transportation goods and services The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the change in consumer costs for transportation goods and services, from November 2024 to November 2025. The changes are measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and, for all transportation goods and services, rose 1.6% over the period. Used cars and trucks contributed …

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