U.S. Inflation Holds at 2.4% in February 2026 Amid Stable Core CPI Trends

U.S. inflation remained steady at 2.4% in February 2026, unchanged from January, while core CPI held at 2.5%, marking the lowest reading since 2021. Energy prices rebounded with natural gas rising 10.9% and fuel oil up 6.2%, though overall inflation pressures appear to be easing.