New Inflationary factors suggest the CPI-U may be closer to 4% bringing a July 2027 estimate to 7.8%.
- CPI-U are forecasts and are subject to change with inflationary changes.
- Density Factor is forecast-based on increase in delivery points (approximately 1 – 2 million annually), and the decline in mail volume. The July 2027 forecast is driven by political mail volume cycles.
- As of now the USPS is restricted to one price increase each fiscal year.
- This forecast is based on current regulations, which is subject to change depending on PRC rulings.
After the first three months of March through May, the current CPI has reached 0.935%.
The final CPI number will include all months up through February 2027. Projections are that it may be 4% by February. The PRC updates their site a few days after each monthly release of CPI so you can monitor throughout the year.
