Energy · CPIENGSL

Energy prices (CPI)

As of Sep 2026, the CPI for energy had risen 20.4% from a year earlier, compared with a 12-month change of 16.1% in Aug 2026. The latest value was 337.834 (index 1982-1984=100).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED®. Monthly data, seasonally adjusted. Latest observation Sep 2026; snapshot taken Oct 26, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT.

Latest (Sep 2026)

337.834

Change from Aug 2026

+5.2%

A year earlier

280.700

12-month change

+20.4%

337.834 Sep 2026 · Index 1982-1984=100

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Index 1982-1984=100. Data from Jan 1957 to Sep 2026 (836 observations).

What it measures

The energy part of the CPI covers gasoline, other motor fuels, heating oil, electricity and utility gas. It is the most volatile major piece of consumer inflation.

Official title
CPI for All Urban Consumers: Energy
Units
Index 1982-1984=100
Frequency and adjustment
Monthly, seasonally adjusted
Original source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Recent values
DateValueChangeFrom a year ago
Sep 2026337.834+5.2%+20.4%
Aug 2026321.148+2.1%+16.0%
Jul 2026314.553-1.5%+14.4%
Jun 2026319.290-5.7%+15.5%
May 2026338.639+3.9%+23.0%
Apr 2026325.978+3.8%+17.5%
Mar 2026314.019+10.9%+12.6%
Feb 2026283.223+0.6%+0.4%
Jan 2026281.436-1.5%-0.3%
Dec 2025285.624+0.3%+2.1%
Nov 2025284.648+1.4%+4.2%
Sep 2025280.700+1.4%+2.9%

Related indicators

Regular gas price

$4.269

Dollars per gallon · Oct 26, 2026

Electricity prices (CPI)

4.4%

12-month change · Sep 2026

CPI inflation

3.7%

12-month change · Sep 2026

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Sources

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