The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region increased by 3.0 percent for the 12 months ending in November 2025. The index, which measures average changes in prices over time for a fixed basket of goods and services, also showed a 3.0 percent rise for all items excluding food and energy.
Food prices rose by 2.5 percent over the year, with grocery store purchases up by 1.4 percent and prices increasing in five out of six major grocery store food groups. Food purchased away from home, such as at restaurants or cafeterias, went up by 3.9 percent.
Energy prices increased by 4.4 percent compared to the previous year. Gasoline prices were up by 5.2 percent, natural gas service saw a 6.3 percent increase, and electricity prices climbed by 2.6 percent.
Within components other than food and energy, medical care costs increased by 5.6 percent while shelter costs rose by 2.6 percent.
Due to a lapse in appropriations, BLS did not collect survey data for October 2025 and was unable to retroactively gather these data through surveys; however, nonsurvey sources were used where possible to calculate some indexes.
According to BLS: “The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change in prices over time in a fixed market basket of goods and services.” The agency also noted that local-area indexes can be more volatile than national or regional ones due to smaller sample sizes and lack of seasonal adjustment.
The December CPI report for the West Region is scheduled for release on January 13, 2026.
The West Region includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
For additional historical data series related to all-items changes or technical details about methodology used in CPI calculations at both regional and national levels, BLS provides resources through its website and publications.
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