US Final demand other services Producer Price Index (PPI)
US Final demand other services Producer Price Index (PPI) stood at 150.18 in Sep 2026, according to FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). It is one of the indicators in the PPI table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the PPI table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other services (excluding trade, transportation and storage)3 | 150.18 | 150.05 | 150.26 | 149.18 | 148.7 | 147.83 | 147.82 | 147.73 | 146.96 | 145.93 | |
| Finished services | 150.08 | 149.94 | 150.07 | 149.09 | 148.65 | 147.95 | 147.93 | 147.87 | 147.1 | 146.09 | |
| Government services | 141.85 | 141.48 | 141.8 | 140.38 | 140.03 | 138.88 | 138.33 | 138.33 | 138.01 | 136.68 |
Understanding US Final demand other services Producer Price Index (PPI)
Services serving final demand that do not belong to trade, transportation, or warehousing are grouped into this category under the table's classification system. The scope therefore spans numerous direct or indirect service activities rather than representing a single type of transaction. It differs from the aggregate final demand services index by separating distribution margins and logistics; compared to finished goods and public sector categories, this group encompasses both directions of use.
Because components are heterogeneous, overall movements may stem from a few services with large weights rather than a broad-based price increase. Year-on-year trends should be read to limit seasonal noise, then month-on-month changes used to identify turning points. Comparing index levels with an index of a different base year is meaningless. One must also avoid treating this as consumer services prices, as the perspective is what providers receive. Recent observations may be revised as data is finalized or weights are updated.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the word “other” in the index name imply minor services?
- No. This represents the remaining services after stripping out trade, transport, and warehousing, so it can still contain major activities.
- Is this index identical to consumer service prices?
- Not entirely, as the perspective and buyer scope of producer prices differ from consumer prices.
- Why is it difficult to attribute a fluctuation to a single cause?
- The basket comprises multiple service categories with distinct cost drivers and seasonal patterns.