Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food Away from Home in South
CUUR0300SEFV • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
376.77
Year-over-Year Change
3.88%
Date Range
12/1/1977 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food Away from Home in South measures changes in the price of dining out in the southern United States. It is a key indicator of consumer spending and inflationary pressures in the food service industry.
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 Food Away from Home in South index tracks the prices paid by urban consumers for meals and snacks prepared outside the home in the southern U.S. region. It is used by economists, policymakers, and businesses to monitor trends in consumer behavior and the costs faced by the food service industry.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by consumers at restaurants, fast food establishments, and other food service providers in the southern states.
Historical Context
This index provides insights into the economic conditions and inflationary trends impacting the food service sector, which is an important part of consumer spending and the overall economy.
Key Facts
- Covers food and beverage purchases at restaurants, cafeterias, and other dining establishments.
- Seasonally adjusted to account for typical variation in food service prices.
- Part of the broader CPI, which measures changes in the cost of living for urban consumers.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The CPI for Food Away from Home in South measures the prices paid by urban consumers in the southern U.S. for meals and snacks prepared outside the home.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides important insights into consumer spending patterns and inflationary pressures in the food service industry, which is a significant component of the overall economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by consumers at restaurants, fast food establishments, and other food service providers in the southern states.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists use this index to monitor inflationary trends and consumer behavior in the food service sector, which can inform decisions on monetary policy, consumer protection, and other economic interventions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The CPI data is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical lag of around two weeks from the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food Away from Home in South (CUUR0300SEFV), retrieved from FRED.