US energy inflation moderated to 14.7% year-over-year in July 2026, the softest since March, down from 15.7% in the prior month. Prices slowed down further for energy commodities such as gasoline (24.6% vs 27.1% in June) and fuel oil (39.1% vs 42.9%). On the other hand, prices rose faster for piped gas service (4.3% vs 3%) and electricity (4.2% vs 4%). On a monthly basis, energy prices fell by 1.5%, after a 5.7% decline in the previous month. source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Energy Inflation in the United States decreased to 14.70 percent in July from 15.70 percent in June of 2026. Energy Inflation in the United States averaged 4.44 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 August of 2026.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 333.92 333.95 points Jul 2026
Core Consumer Prices 337.13 336.07 points Jul 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.50 2.60 percent Jul 2026
Core Inflation Rate MoM 0.20 0.00 percent Jul 2026
Core PCE Price Index 130.66 130.34 points Jul 2026
Core PCE Price Index YoY 3.30 3.30 percent Jul 2026
Core PCE Price Index MoM 0.20 0.10 percent Jul 2026
Core PCE Prices QoQ 3.60 4.40 percent Jun 2026
Core Producer Prices 154.45 154.08 points Jul 2026
Core PPI MoM 0.20 0.40 percent Jul 2026
Core PPI YoY 4.20 4.70 percent Jul 2026
CPI Core Core YoY 2.20 2.30 percent Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 359.56 359.19 points Jul 2026
CPI Median 2.70 2.70 percent Jul 2026
CPI s.a 332.81 332.57 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 289.42 291.23 points Jul 2026
CPI Trimmed-Mean 2.60 2.60 percent Jul 2026
Energy Inflation 14.70 15.70 Percent Jul 2026
Export Prices 165.40 167.60 points Jul 2026
Export Prices MoM -1.30 -0.70 percent Jul 2026
Export Prices YoY 8.20 10.00 percent Jul 2026
Food Inflation 3.00 3.00 percent Jul 2026
GDP Price Index 133.86 131.78 points Jun 2026
Import Prices 149.60 150.20 points Jul 2026
Import Prices MoM -0.40 -0.30 percent Jul 2026
Import Prices YoY 5.90 7.10 percent Jul 2026
Consumer Inflation Expectations 3.60 3.70 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.40 3.50 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.10 -0.40 percent Jul 2026
Michigan 5 Year Inflation Expectations 3.30 3.30 percent Aug 2026
Michigan Inflation Expectations 4.30 4.20 percent Aug 2026
PCE Price Index 131.66 131.45 points Jul 2026
PCE Price Index YoY 3.70 3.70 percent Jul 2026
PCE Price Index MoM 0.20 -0.10 percent Jul 2026
PCE Prices QoQ 5.30 4.60 percent Jun 2026
PPI Ex Food Energy and Trade Services 142.91 142.41 points Jul 2026
PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade MoM 0.40 0.10 percent Jul 2026
PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade YoY 4.70 5.00 percent Jul 2026
PPI MoM 0.00 -0.10 percent Jul 2026
PPI 156.56 156.61 points Jul 2026
PPI YoY 4.70 5.50 percent Jul 2026
Shelter Inflation 3.20 3.30 percent Jul 2026
Services Inflation 3.10 3.20 Percent Jul 2026


United States Energy Inflation
Energy Inflation in the United States accounts for more than 9 percent of the consumer price index.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
14.70 15.70 47.13 -28.09 1958 - 2026 Percent Monthly
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US Energy Inflation Slows to 4-Month Low
US energy inflation moderated to 14.7% year-over-year in July 2026, the softest since March, down from 15.7% in the prior month. Prices slowed down further for energy commodities such as gasoline (24.6% vs 27.1% in June) and fuel oil (39.1% vs 42.9%). On the other hand, prices rose faster for piped gas service (4.3% vs 3%) and electricity (4.2% vs 4%). On a monthly basis, energy prices fell by 1.5%, after a 5.7% decline in the previous month.
2026-08-12
US Energy Inflation Slows in June
US energy inflation dropped to 15.7% year-over-year in June 2026 from 23.5% in May, marking its first slowdown after four months of increases. May's reading was the highest since August 2022, driven by higher fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Prices slowed down for gasoline (27.1% vs 40.5% in May); fuel oil (42.9% vs 58.9%) and electricity (4% vs 5.9%). Piped gas services costs increased by 3%, the same pace as in May. On a monthly basis, energy prices slipped by 5.7%, after a 3.9% rise in the month before.
2026-07-14
US Energy Inflation Quickens in May
US energy inflation accelerated further to 23.5% year-over-year in May 2026, up from 17.9% in April and marking the sharpest annual increase since August 2022. The rise was driven by a 40.6% jump in energy commodities amid the Middle East conflict and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with gasoline prices jumping 40.5% and fuel oil prices surging 58.9%. Energy services advanced 5.3%, led by a 5.9% increase in electricity costs and a 3.0% rise in piped gas service. On a monthly basis, energy prices advanced by 3.9%, after a 3.8% surge in the preceding month.
2026-06-10