Inflation only fell one-tenth in May and stood at 3.3%
The core CPI - which excludes food and energy - "increased 0.2%" (standing at 3.4%), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 3.3% last May, according to data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The figure marked a small drop compared to April (when it stood at 3.4%):
For its part, core inflation, which excludes food and energy, "rose 0.2%" to 3.4% in May. Energy stood at 3.7% and food at 2.1%.
Energy and housing on the rise
The energy index increased 3.7% in the last 12 months. Gasoline rose 2.2% and electricity 5.9%.
On the other hand, the monthly housing index rose 0.4% in May for the fourth consecutive time. Food rose 0.1%. The food away from home index increased 0.4% and the food at home index remained unchanged over the past month.