Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Alcoholic Beverages in U.S. City Average
CUSR0000SAF116 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
295.18
Year-over-Year Change
1.40%
Date Range
1/1/1967 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Alcoholic Beverages in U.S. City Average tracks changes in the prices paid by consumers for alcoholic beverages, providing insight into inflationary 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 economic indicator measures the price changes of a fixed basket of alcoholic beverages purchased by urban consumers, including beer, wine, and spirits. It is a key component of the broader Consumer Price Index and offers valuable insights into consumer spending and inflation dynamics.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and calculated using a weighted average of prices.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts monitor this index to understand inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns.
Key Facts
- The index has a base year of 1982-1984 = 100.
- Alcoholic beverages account for around 1% of the total CPI basket.
- The index has shown moderate annual increases in recent years.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This index measures the changes in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The alcoholic beverages CPI provides valuable insights into inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns, which are of interest to policymakers and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments, and the index is calculated using a weighted average of these prices.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists monitor this index as a component of the broader Consumer Price Index to understand overall inflationary trends and consumer spending behavior.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The alcoholic beverages CPI is published monthly with a relatively short delay, providing timely information to users.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Alcoholic Beverages in U.S. City Average (CUSR0000SAF116), retrieved from FRED.