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Which federal agency calculates the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

US Census Bureau
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
US Department of Commerce
US Department of the Treasury

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US Bureau of Labor Statistics


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US Bureau of Labor Statistics

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a collection of consumer price indices determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). To be specific, the BLS routinely calculates many distinctive CPIs that is practiced for several purposes. Each is a point scale measure the cost of customer goods and services. Indexes are prepared for the U.S. and several geographic areas. where ordinary price data is obtained for preferred utility, automotive fuel, and food items are also available.

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