Chart A. 1-month and 12-month percent changes ended August 2008 for the major categories of the CPI-U for the Northeast region, not seasonally adjusted
Major Category 1-month percent change 12-month percent change

All items

 -0.3 5.5

Transportation

 -2.6 11.5

Housing

 -0.4 4.5

Medical care

 0.0 3.3

Other goods and services

 0.0 5.3

Apparel

 3.3 1.3

Food and beverages

 0.6 5.7

Education and communication

 1.3 5.1

Recreation

 0.1 2.5

 

Last Modified Date: September 18, 2008