# US inflation slows for a second straight month, but cost-of-living concerns remain

https://mins.news/en/item/20171

- CNN, 2026-08-12 12:44 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/12/economy/cpi-inflation-july?Date=20260812&Profile=CNN

> US inflation eased for a second consecutive month, with gas prices putting less pressure on consumers. Despite that moderation, concerns about the cost of living have not disappeared. Some household expenses continue to weigh on people as inflation cools. The report presents the slowdown alongside persistent affordability worries.

## Related coverage

- [US consumer inflation mild in July, but risks remain](https://mins.news/en/video/20568) — Reuters, 2026-08-12
- [Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated](https://mins.news/en/item/20183) — The Associated Press, 2026-08-12
- [US inflation eases as food costs cool](https://mins.news/en/item/20193) — BBC News, 2026-08-12