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The Transportation Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all transportation goods and services rose 0.4% from December 2024 to December 2025. Transportation contributed 2.3% to the 2.7% increase in the price of all goods and services, per the CPI. Top Contributors to Inflation: Motor vehicle insurance: +2.8% Motor vehicle maintenance and repair: +2.0% Used Cars and Trucks: +1.4% Transportation Items Dampening Inflation: Gasoline (all types): -3.7% Airline Fare: -1.1% Leased Cars and Trucks: -0.4%