inflation
Food Price Index
CPI food component index level (2002=100)
🇨🇦 Canada
0.0
🇺🇸 United States
1.8▼ 0.3
As of 2026-01-01
Historical Comparison
- Canada
- United States
Why it matters
Food costs hit lower-income households hardest and are politically salient.
Frequency: monthly
Units: index
Seasonal adj.: nsa
Importance: 7/10