How much more expensive will back to school shopping be in 2024?

Percent change since June 2019

The line chart shows the percent change in key back-to-school categories from the U.S. producer price index from June 2019 through 2024.

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Note: Year-over-year percent change for pens and markers from April 2023 to April 2024 (the most recent index value available) Source: CNBC analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' producer price index
Data as of July 12, 2024