The June, 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a monthly increase of 0.3%, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.7%. Prices for energy services rose 0.9%, with increases in electricity and utility gas services of 1.0% and 0.5%, respectively. Year-over-year energy services costs sit at an elevated 7.5% increase, including a 5.8% YoY increase in electricity. The household furnishing and operations index–cleaning supplies, appliances, furniture, maintenance–increased by 1.0% in June, following just +0.3% in May. Transportation services overall rose 0.2%, with +0.2% for motor vehicle maintenance and repair and +0.1% for motor vehicle insurance. The June increase brings this insurance index to +6.1% over the past year, a notable growth. Impact on Women-Owned Businesses by Sector 1. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (PSTS) Increased costs of 0.5% for internet services and electronic information providers poses particular ch...
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