Cpi Index May 2024. The core consumer price index — which excludes food and energy costs — increased 3.2% in july from. The announcement of snap elections in france had dented.

 — the consumer price index rose 2.9% in july 2024 from a year earlier, according to the u.s.  — consumer prices rose 2.9 percent in the year through july, falling below 3 percent for the first time since 2021.