Price movements, May 1992

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The consumer price indexes (CPIs) rose in May, 0.1% for all urban consumers (CPI-U) and 0.2% for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W). CPI-U was 139.7 without seasonal adjustment, a 3% increase over the past 12 months. CPI-W was 137.6 without seasonal adjustment, a 2.8% increase over the past 12 months. Smallest gains over 12 months were for energy, 0.1% in both CPIs. Largest gains over 12 months were for medical costs, 7.7% in CPI-U and 7.8% in CPI-W.

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Price movements, March 1992

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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5% in Mar 1992. The CPI-U went to 139.3 without seasonal adjustment, an increase of 3.2% for the last 12 months. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) rose 0.4% in March to 137.0 without seasonal adjustment, an increase of 3.0% since Mar 1991. Most of the increase is attributable to an increase in the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Price movements, July 1992

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Both consumer price indexes (CPIs) rose 0.2% in Jul 1992. The CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) went to 140.5 without seasonal adjustment, an increase of 3.2% for the last 12 months. The CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) went to 138.4 without seasonal adjustment, an increase of 3.1% since Jul 1991. Food and beverages fell slightly as did grocery store prices.

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