The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the West Region increased by 0.2% over the past month and 3% from a year ago.
According to the BLS, the West region Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for July 2025 indicated a 0.2 percent rise from June and a 3.0 percent increase from July 2024. The food index remained unchanged for the month but rose by 3.4 percent over the year, while the energy index decreased by 1.0 percent for the month and fell by 0.3 percent annually. The category of all items less food and energy saw a rise of 0.3 percent in July, driven by higher costs for medical care and recreation, though apparel and education and communication experienced slight declines, culminating in a 3.2 percent increase over the past year.
Shelter costs increased by 0.2 percent for the month and by 3.1 percent over the year, while household energy prices saw a monthly decline in electricity and natural gas but remained higher than a year ago. Other components such as new and used vehicles, motor fuel, and medical care exhibited mixed monthly changes, reflecting varying price trends across these categories.
The West region index encompasses data from thirteen states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The data are not seasonally adjusted; therefore, monthly changes may be influenced by seasonal factors.
Nationally, according to BLS reports, the CPI rose by 0.2% in July following a 0.3% increase in June and was up by 2.7% over the year. Shelter costs were primarily responsible for this monthly gain while food prices remained stable and energy prices fell by 1.1%. Core CPI—which excludes food and energy—rose by 0.3% in July and increased by 3.1% over the year due to rising costs in medical care, airline fares, recreation activities, household goods, and used cars.
The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics is part of the U.S Department of Labor and serves as the federal government’s primary agency for labor economics and statistics. It is responsible for collecting data on employment metrics such as wages; prices; productivity; working conditions; analyzing this information; publishing it to aid decision-making processes across various sectors including public entities businesses researchers governmental organizations etcetera according to BLS statements.
