Over the past 12 months, the all-items index rose 3.4%, down from 3.5% for the 12 months ending in June. Food prices also increased 0.1% over the month, driven by a 0.3% rise in the index for food away from home. Over the past 12 months, the core index increased 2.5%, easing from a 2.6% annual gain recorded through June. The fruits and vegetables index fell 0.1%, as the lettuce index dropped 16.4%. The food index increased 3.0% for the 12 months ending in July, with food away from home up 3.4%.