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OFFICERS
Dr. Noel Hacegaba
President
Kristin Decas
Vice President
David Libatique
Treasurer
Martha Miller
Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: CAPA Tariffs and Practices Committee
FROM: Martha Miller, CAPA Executive Director
RE: West Region Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) General Rate Increase (GRI): 2.9%
DATE: February 9, 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified a 2.9% increase in the West Region Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the 12-month period ending December 2025. A link to the Bureau website with CPI details can be found here. CAPA’s policy relating to rate increases is as follows:
All member ports within the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) will consider implementing an annual General Rate Increase (GRI) based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics West Region Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), or other local or regional CPI indices. CAPA will provide the CPI-U change for the 12- month period ending December of each year. If implementing, member ports will apply the GRI on July 1st of each year or according to their individual fiscal calendars. Ports will provide 30-day notice prior to implementation and may exercise individual hold downs on select tariffs.
Participating CAPA members may use the CPI-U or other local or regional CPI indices in connection with any general rate increase implemented this year.
Sincerely,
Martha Miller
Executive Director
California Association of Port Authorities