Producer prices (PPI final demand)
6.3% over 12 months as of Sep 2026
- ▲ +0.8 pt from a month earlier 5.6% on Aug 2026
- ▲ +3.3 pt from a year earlier 3.0% on Sep 2025
What it measures
The 12-month change in the Producer Price Index for final demand, which measures the prices U.S. producers receive for goods and services.
Why it matters to a small business
Producer prices show cost pressure before it reaches customers. When they rise faster than consumer prices, businesses in the middle are absorbing the difference.
Recent readings
| Date | Change over 12 months |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 6.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 5.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 5.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 5.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 3.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 3.0% |
| Dec 2025 | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 3.1% |
| Oct 2025 | 2.8% |
Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series PPIFIS, retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Published monthly. Official figures can be revised after they are first released.