DOT by the Numbers

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) transportation goods and services rose 1.6% from Nov. 2024 to Nov. 2025. Transportation contributed 9.7% to the 2.7% increase in the price. Top contributors to inflation: Used cars & trucks: +3.1%; Motor vehicle maintenance and repair: +2.6%; New vehicles: +1.0%; Gasoline (all types): +1.0% Top dampening to inflation: Airline Fare: -1.7%; Leased cars and trucks: -0.6%; Other intercity: -0.3%