WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, all items) reached 333.918 in July 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gasoline and grocery prices fell in July, contributing to the moderation in the overall rate. Rent and airfare prices rose in July, offsetting some of the declines in other categories.

Grocery costs declined by approximately 0.1% in July. Overall grocery prices increased by approximately 2.7% over the past year. Lettuce prices decreased by 16% in July following a recall of iceberg lettuce from Mexico due to a Cyclospora illness outbreak.

In other developments, the Department of Homeland Security plans to equip Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers with Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter (G.L.O.V.E.) gloves. The G.L.O.V.E. devices deliver an electric shock upon contact with skin when a wrist button is activated. The G.L.O.V.E. devices could cost the Department of Homeland Security up to $20 million.

Naureen Shah, ACLU director of policy and government affairs for immigration, raised concerns about whether ICE officers are adequately trained to handle electric shock gloves. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is attempting to hire more than 12,000 officers within a year. PureSource News previously reported that ICE sends body cameras to half of field officers.

Karoline Leavitt will exit her role as White House press secretary at the end of August 2026. President Trump announced Karoline Leavitt's departure from the role of White House press secretary. Karoline Leavitt will continue to serve as an outside adviser to the President.

The earthquake in Colombia killed more than 260 people. Nearly 500 people remain missing following the earthquake in Colombia. Cali is one of the areas hardest hit by the earthquake. The mayor of Cali called for residents to avoid the disaster zone to allow rescue teams space and silence for listening devices.

Why It Matters

The slowdown in inflation to 3.4% marks a shift in price trends after increases in May and June. The decline in grocery and gasoline costs contrasts with rising rent and airfare, affecting household budgets across different sectors. The specific drop in lettuce prices followed a health-related recall, illustrating how supply chain disruptions can influence monthly index calculations.

The introduction of G.L.O.V.E. gloves represents a significant procurement decision for the Department of Homeland Security, with potential costs reaching $20 million. Concerns about training for these devices arise as Immigration and Customs Enforcement attempts to hire more than 12,000 officers within a year. The personnel change in the White House press office occurs alongside these agency developments.

Timeline

On July 31, 2026, consumer prices in July were 3.4% higher than they were a year ago, according to a U.S. Labor Department report. On the same date, lettuce prices decreased by 16% in July following a recall of iceberg lettuce from Mexico due to a Cyclospora illness outbreak. Also on July 31, 2026, overall grocery prices increased by approximately 2.7% over the past year.

Grocery costs declined by approximately 0.1% in July on that date. Rent and airfare prices rose in July as of July 31, 2026. Gasoline and grocery prices fell in July on July 31, 2026. The annual inflation increase in July was smaller than the increases recorded in May and June, reported on July 31, 2026. On August 10, 2026, the earthquake in Colombia killed more than 260 people.

What's New

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, all items) was 333.918 in July 2026. PureSource News previously reported: Rosen Announces Federal Charges Against 15 Individuals. PureSource News previously reported: ICE Sends Body Cameras to Half of Field Officers.

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