12.05.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. CPI Momentum Eases in April as Month‑on‑Month Gain Slows to 0.85%

Consumer price growth in the United States moderated in April 2026, with the non-seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI, n.s.a) advancing 0.85% month-on-month, down from a 1.05% increase in March 2026.

The latest data, updated on 12 May 2026, show that while prices continued to rise, the pace of monthly inflation eased compared with the previous period. The current reading reflects the change in April relative to March, whereas the prior 1.05% figure measured the increase in March against February.

On a month-over-month basis, the softening in CPI suggests a slight cooling in near-term price pressures, though inflation remains in positive territory as consumer prices keep edging higher rather than declining. Investors and policymakers will be watching coming releases closely to see if April’s slowdown marks the start of a more sustained moderation in inflation.