Producer Prices Up 5.4% YOY in August

Washington, DC, September 10, 2026—The Producer Price Index for final demand moved up 0.4% in August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. 

Final demand prices rose 0.1% in July and decreased 0.1% in June. 

On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand increased 5.4% for the 12 months ended in August.

In August, the index for final demand goods advanced 1.1%, and prices for final demand services increased 0.1%.

The index for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services rose 0.3% in August after moving up 0.4% in July. For the 12 months ended in August, prices for final demand less foods, energy, and trade services advanced 4.7%.