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Transportation Consumer Price Index – March 2026

Friday, April 10, 2026

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Today, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released the change in the costs faced by consumers for transportation goods and services, from March 2025 to March 2026, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The annual change in CPI is a measure of inflation.

The CPI for all transportation goods and services rose 5.0% from March 2025 to March 2026. Transportation contributed 25.0% to the 3.3% increase in the price of all goods and services per CPI. Gasoline (all types) contributed the most to inflation, rising 18.9% year-over-year and contributing 18.1% to the annual change in the price of all goods and services. By item, the top three contributors to inflation in March 2026 were:

  • Gasoline (all types): +18.1%
  • Airline Fare: +4.0%
  • Motor vehicle maintenance and repair: +1.9%

The items dampening transportation’s contribution to inflation in March 2026 were:

  • Used cars and trucks: -2.8%
  • Leased cars and trucks: -0.2% 

 

A bar chart shows the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from March 2025 to March 2026. Transportation CPI rose 5.0%, driving 25.0% of the 3.3% increase in all-item prices. Top transportation contributors were Gasoline (+18.1%), airline fares (+4.0%), and maintenance (+1.9%), while used vehicles (-2.8%) dampened growth. Transportation CPI rose 4.3% from February to March 2026.

For additional information and for interactive charts on transportation's role in the economy and changes (trends) over time, please visit BTS’ Transportation Economic Trends.