The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis – the same increase as in July – the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in late August.

Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 2.5% before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.5% in August and was the main factor in all items increase. The food index increased 0.1% in August, following a 0.2% increase in July. The index for food away from home rose 0.3% over the month, while the index for food at home was unchanged. The energy index fell 0.8% over the month, after being unchanged the preceding month.