US energy inflation accelerated to 16.3% year-on-year in August 2026, the highest level since May, up from 14.7% in July. Price growth increased for energy commodities such as gasoline (27.4% vs 24.6%) and fuel oil (52% vs 39.1%). In contrast, inflation slowed for gas services (4% vs 4.3%) and for electricity (3.8% vs 4.2%). Compared to the previous month, energy prices increased 2.1%, rebounding from a 1.5% drop in the prior month. source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Energy Inflation in the United States increased to 16.30 percent in August from 14.70 percent in July of 2026. Energy Inflation in the United States averaged 4.46 Percent from 1958 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 47.13 Percent in March of 1980 and a record low of -28.09 Percent in July of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Energy Inflation. United States Energy Inflation - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on September of 2026.