The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area rose 0.6% from April to June and 1.8% over the past year.
According to the BLS, from April to June 2025, the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Consumer Price Index showed varied movements among major categories. The energy index increased by 4.5 percent during these two months, while food prices rose by 0.9 percent, with food away from home up by 1.6 percent and food at home up by 0.4 percent. The index for all items less food and energy edged higher by 0.2 percent, supported by gains in household furnishings and owners’ equivalent rent, though apparel prices declined.
Over the 12 months ending in June 2025, the overall CPI rose by 1.8 percent. The index for all items less food and energy increased by 2.4 percent, while food prices were 1.8 percent higher, led by a 4.7 percent increase in food away from home and a 5.7 percent rise in meats, poultry, fish, and eggs. By contrast, the energy index fell by 4.2 percent year over year, with gasoline prices down by 12.0 percent.
The BLS also reported that the national CPI rose by 0.2% in July after a rise of 0.3% in June, marking an increase of 2.7% over the year. Shelter drove the monthly gain, while food was flat and energy fell by 1.1%. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.3% in July and increased by 3.1% over the year, led by medical care, airline fares, recreation, household goods, and used cars.
The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics is part of the U.S Department of Labor and serves as the federal government’s primary agency for labor economics and statistics. It collects analyzes and publishes data on employment wages prices productivity and working conditions to support decision-making by various stakeholders including businesses researchers government organizations as well as the public.