What is the current pce price index?

The PCE Price Index is 130.90 as of April 1, 2026, sourced from BEA via FRED (PCEPI).

Where does the pce inflation data come from?

Data is pulled from BEA via FRED (PCEPI) (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/PCEPI). CalcFi caches the latest reading and historical series on an monthly cadence.

How often is the pce inflation updated?

Update cadence: monthly. The freshness pill at the top of the page shows the exact "as of" timestamp for the latest cached value.

What unit is the pce inflation reported in?

Values are reported in index. The chart and historical table use the same unit.

Can I download PCE Inflation data?

Yes. The full historical series is available as JSON at https://calcfi.app/api/data/pce and as CSV at https://calcfi.app/api/data/pce/history.csv. Both are CC BY 4.0.

Is PCE Price Index data free to use?

Yes. CalcFi-distributed data is licensed CC BY 4.0 (attribution required). Upstream public-source data (FRED, BLS, Census) remains in its original license.

How accurate is the pce inflation on this page?

Values mirror the upstream BEA via FRED (PCEPI) feed at fetch time. Brief upstream revisions can cause small discrepancies between the live source and CalcFi's cache; the freshness pill flags stale data.

Which calculators use pce inflation?

Related calculators on CalcFi: Inflation Calculator. Each prefills the latest pce inflation value.

Does this data replace financial advice?

No. PCE Price Index data is published for educational reference. It is not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. For decisions with material consequences, consult a licensed professional.

PCE Price Index 2026 — 130.90 (Apr 1, 2026) | Free Data

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130.90

As of April 1, 2026+9.42

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Where today sits in history

At 130.90, the current pce inflation sits in the 99th percentile of the last decade — near the high end of its 10-year range.

Month-over-month change: up 9.42.

About this data

Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. Covers a broader basket than CPI and adjusts for consumer substitution behavior. The Fed's 2% inflation target is defined in PCE terms.

Data sourced directly from BEA via FRED (PCEPI). Updated monthly. Published by CalcFi Editorial. See our methodology.

CalcFi publishes publicly available government economic data. We do not provide financial advice. Consult a licensed advisor before making financial decisions.

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