CPI: Spirits Lead May 2025 Inflation At and Away From Home
Overall bev-alc inflation continued to grow in May, but appears to be easing for the majority of the industry, except for spirits.
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CPI: Bev-Alc Away from Home Continues to Outpace Overall Inflation, Led by Spirits
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for beverage-alcohol away from home continued to outpace overall inflation through the first three months of 2025, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
CPI: Beer and Alcohol Away From Home Outpaces Overall Inflation in February
It cost more to go out for a drink last month than it did a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) February 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The CPI for total beverage-alcohol away from home increased +3.4% last month compared to February 2024.
CPI: Beer Inflation Remains Above Other Bev-Alc Categories; Below Total Inflation Away from Home
Beer inflation eased slightly in August, but still remains above other bev-alc categories and the total industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.