Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Transportation in Northeast
CUUR0100SAT • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
267.57
Year-over-Year Change
0.04%
Date Range
12/1/1966 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Transportation in Northeast measures price changes for transportation goods and services in the northeastern United States. This data provides critical insights into consumer inflation and household spending patterns.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The CPI-U Transportation index tracks the prices paid by urban consumers in the Northeast for a variety of transportation-related items, including private transportation, public transportation, and motor fuel. It is a key economic indicator used to assess the cost of living and inflationary pressures in the region.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of urban households and businesses in the northeastern United States.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts closely monitor the CPI-U Transportation index to understand consumer behavior and guide fiscal and monetary policies.
Key Facts
- The CPI-U Transportation index is a component of the broader Consumer Price Index.
- Transportation costs account for approximately 16% of the average consumer's spending in the Northeast.
- The index is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The CPI-U Transportation index measures the changes in prices paid by urban consumers in the Northeast for a variety of transportation-related goods and services, including private transportation, public transportation, and motor fuel.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index is a critical indicator of consumer inflation and household spending patterns in the Northeast, providing valuable insights for policymakers, economists, and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of urban households and businesses in the northeastern United States by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts closely monitor the CPI-U Transportation index to understand consumer behavior and guide fiscal and monetary policies that can impact the cost of living and transportation-related expenses in the Northeast.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The CPI-U Transportation index is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical release lag of approximately two weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Transportation in Northeast (CUUR0100SAT), retrieved from FRED.