Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Private Transportation in U.S. City Average
CUUS0000SAT1 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
271.78
Year-over-Year Change
32.35%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Private Transportation in U.S. City Average tracks changes in the cost of private transportation, including vehicle purchases, maintenance, and fuel. This metric is a key indicator of consumer spending and inflation dynamics.
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 private transportation component of the CPI measures the prices paid by urban consumers for items related to owning and operating a private vehicle, such as new and used cars, automotive parts and equipment, and gasoline. This index is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess consumer behavior and inflationary pressures.
Methodology
The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects price data from a sample of businesses to calculate this index.
Historical Context
Trends in private transportation costs are closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other economic institutions to inform monetary policy decisions.
Key Facts
- The private transportation CPI accounts for about 16% of the overall CPI.
- Private transportation costs have risen by an average of 2.5% annually over the past decade.
- Gasoline prices are the largest component of the private transportation CPI.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The private transportation CPI measures changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for items related to owning and operating a private vehicle, such as new and used cars, automotive parts, and gasoline.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Trends in private transportation costs are closely watched by economists and policymakers as an indicator of consumer spending, inflationary pressures, and the overall health of the economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects price data from a sample of businesses to calculate this index.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The Federal Reserve and other economic institutions monitor private transportation costs to inform monetary policy decisions and assess the overall state of the economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The private transportation CPI is published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics with a typical 2-week lag from the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Private Transportation in U.S. City Average (CUUS0000SAT1), retrieved from FRED.