Consumer goods prices slightly decline in March after brief uptick
In good news for shoppers, a bump in the cost of consumer goods reversed course in March 2026.
Prices for everyday household purchases decreased 0.02% in March 2026 following a 0.19% increase in February and a 0.33% decrease in January. The monthly Numerator Consumer Goods Price Index (CGPI) also indicates that prices for everyday goods are up 2% compared to March 2025.A similar trend is expected for the comparable categories covered in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) release.
Consumer goods prices slightly decline in March after brief uptick | Chain Store Age