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# United States Energy Inflation

> United States energy inflation is 14.4% as of Jul 2026, from 15.5%. History from 1958, source Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Free API & MCP access.

Energy Inflation in United States fell to 14.4% in Jul 2026 from 15.5% in Jun 2026.

Energy Inflation in United States averaged 3.8% from 1958 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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 14.4% | 15.5% | 47.2% (Mar 1980) | -27.8% (Jul 2009) | 1958–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is United States's energy inflation right now?**

Energy Inflation in United States is 14.4% as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's energy inflation?**

The all-time high is 47.2% (Mar 1980); the record low is -27.8% (Jul 2009), over a series starting in 1958.

**How often is this series updated?**

Energy Inflation for United States is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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