August 2026 Producer Price Index — 2026-09-10

The Producer Price Index for final demand moved up 0.4 percent in August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices rose 0.1 percent in July and decreased 0.1 percent in June. (See table A.) On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand increased 5.4 percent for the 12 months ended in August. In August, the index for final demand goods advanced 1.1 percent, and prices for final demand services increased 0.1 percent. The index for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services rose 0.3 percent in August after moving up 0.4 percent in July. For the 12 months ended in August, prices for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services advanced 4.7 percent. Final demand goods: The index for final demand goods advanced 1.1 percent in August following two consecutive decreases. Over three-fourths of the broad-based rise can be attributed to prices for final demand energy, which moved up 4.2 percent.