Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Private Transportation in U.S. City Average
CWUR0000SAT1 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
278.33
Year-over-Year Change
-0.08%
Date Range
6/1/1942 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Private Transportation in U.S. City Average measures changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for private transportation services. This metric is a key indicator of inflation and consumer spending trends.
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
This index tracks the prices of various private transportation services, including vehicle purchases, vehicle insurance, gasoline, and other costs. It is a subcomponent of the broader Consumer Price Index, which is a widely-used measure of inflation and a critical data point for economic policymakers.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and prices.
Historical Context
The private transportation CPI is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers as a gauge of consumer spending and inflationary pressures.
Key Facts
- The private transportation CPI accounts for about 17% of the overall Consumer Price Index.
- Gasoline makes up the largest component of the private transportation CPI at around 60%.
- The private transportation CPI has risen at an average annual rate of 2.5% over the past 10 years.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Private Transportation in U.S. City Average measures changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for various private transportation services, including vehicle purchases, insurance, and gasoline.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The private transportation CPI is a key indicator of inflation and consumer spending trends, providing important insights for economic policymakers, analysts, and consumers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and prices.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The private transportation CPI is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers as a gauge of consumer spending and inflationary pressures, which informs their decisions on monetary policy and other economic interventions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The private transportation CPI data is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical release lag of around two weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Private Transportation in U.S. City Average (CWUR0000SAT1), retrieved from FRED.