15.04.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Export Prices Edge Higher in March, Extending Inflationary Drift/title

The U.S. Export Price Index inched up to 1.6% in March 2026 on a month‑over‑month basis, slightly above February’s 1.5% gain, according to data updated on 15 April 2026. The latest reading signals a continued upward drift in prices for U.S. goods sold abroad, following on from February’s increase over January.

On a month‑over‑month comparison, the March figure reflects a modest acceleration in export price inflation, suggesting that external pricing pressures remain present in the U.S. trade sector. The February 2026 reading of 1.5% represented the change from January to February, while the current 1.6% captures the shift from February to March, indicating a second consecutive month of rising export prices. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases to assess whether this trend persists and what it could imply for broader inflation dynamics and U.S. trade competitiveness./body