Energy · CUSR0000SEHF01

Electricity prices (CPI)

As of Sep 2026, the CPI for electricity had risen 4.4% from a year earlier, compared with a 12-month change of 3.8% in Aug 2026. The latest value was 306.199 (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)

306.199

Change from Aug 2026

+0.2%

A year earlier

293.388

12-month change

+4.4%

306.199 Sep 2026 · Index 1982-1984=100

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Index 1982-1984=100. Data from Jan 1952 to Sep 2026 (896 observations).

What it measures

This part of the CPI tracks what households pay for electricity. Its yearly change shows how fast power bills are rising compared with overall inflation.

Official title
CPI for All Urban Consumers: Electricity
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 2026306.199+0.2%+4.4%
Aug 2026305.444-0.2%+3.8%
Jul 2026306.095+0.1%+4.2%
Jun 2026305.692-1.0%+4.0%
May 2026308.903+0.6%+5.9%
Apr 2026306.977+2.1%+6.1%
Mar 2026300.545+0.8%+4.6%
Feb 2026298.113-0.7%+4.8%
Jan 2026300.241-0.1%+6.3%
Dec 2025300.563+0.2%+6.7%
Nov 2025300.112+2.3%+7.0%
Sep 2025293.388-0.3%+5.1%

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Sources

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