United States Energy Inflation
Jul 2026 · Monthly
US energy inflation rose to 16.05% in August 2026, from 14.45% in July. The reading is up from 0.37% a year earlier but remains well below the all-time high of 47.21% set in March 1980. The index has fluctuated sharply over the past year, swinging from a negative 1.24% in July 2025 to a positive 22.97% in May 2026, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Energy inflation in the United States fell to 14.45% in July 2026 from 15.45% in June 2026. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 47.21% recorded in March 1980. The series dates back to January 1958.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.4% | 15.5% | 47.2%Mar 1980 | -27.8%Jul 2009 | 1958 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Energy Inflation in United States averaged 3.8% from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 47.2% in Mar 1980 and a record low of -27.8% in Jul 2009. The series is reported monthly with history from 1958.
Energy inflation measures the annual change in consumer prices for energy goods and services in the United States. The indicator is reported monthly as a percentage change. The series has been compiled since January 1958.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
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