Consumer Price Index August 2024 Usa. The consumer price index report shows inflation slowed for a fifth consecutive month in august as gas, used car prices decline. The consumer price index (cpi) measures the change in the price of goods and services from the perspective of the consumer.

The pce price index, released each month in the personal income and outlays report, reflects changes in the prices of goods. Here are five key takeaways from the august us consumer price index report, released wednesday: