Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Fruits and Vegetables in U.S. City Average
CUSR0000SAF113 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
352.80
Year-over-Year Change
0.82%
Date Range
1/1/1947 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Fruits and Vegetables in U.S. City Average measures the change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of fruit and vegetable items. This trend is a key indicator of food price inflation and cost-of-living changes.
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 Fruit and Vegetables CPI is a component of the broader Consumer Price Index, which tracks the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. This specific index focuses on the price movements of fresh and processed fruit and vegetable items in the U.S.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and calculated using a weighted average of price changes.
Historical Context
The Fruit and Vegetables CPI is used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to assess food price inflation and its impact on consumer purchasing power.
Key Facts
- The Fruit and Vegetables CPI is a component of the broader Consumer Price Index.
- This index tracks the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of fruit and vegetable items.
- The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and calculated using a weighted average.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Fruit and Vegetables CPI measures the change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of fresh and processed fruit and vegetable items in the U.S.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend is a key indicator of food price inflation and cost-of-living changes, which are important for policymakers, economists, and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and calculated using a weighted average of price changes.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The Fruit and Vegetables CPI is used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to assess food price inflation and its impact on consumer purchasing power.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The Fruit and Vegetables CPI is updated monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and has no known significant update delays or limitations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Fruits and Vegetables in U.S. City Average (CUSR0000SAF113), retrieved from FRED.