Energy CPI (All Items)
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What is the current Energy CPI (All Items)?
The energy Consumer Price Index rose just 0.34% year-over-year in the latest reading, reflecting stabilization in fuel and utility costs after the 2022 spike. However, energy costs remain volatile and disproportionately impact lower-income households who spend a larger share of income on utilities and transportation fuel. Source: BLS (CUSR0000SA0E).
Energy prices flat year-over-year after two years of wild swings
BLS data. At 0.3% annual change, energy is providing rare CPI relief. But this calm follows a 41% spike in 2022 — the base effect makes the reading look better than the price level.
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How has Energy CPI (All Items) changed over time?
Most affected counties
Counties with the highest housing cost burden scores in the County Distress Index.
Explore all 3,144 counties →| Period | Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 11.32% | +14.7 pts |
| Feb 2026 | 0.34% | +0.8 pts |
| Jan 2026 | 0.57% | −0.3 pts |
| Dec 2025 | 4.52% | +4.8 pts |
| Nov 2025 | 4.27% | +7.4 pts |
| Sep 2025 | 2.94% | +9.8 pts |
| Aug 2025 | 0.37% | +4.4 pts |
| Jul 2025 | -1.24% | −2.2 pts |
| Jun 2025 | -0.62% | −1.6 pts |
| May 2025 | -3.09% | −6.7 pts |
| Apr 2025 | -3.57% | −6.0 pts |
| Mar 2025 | -3.39% | −5.4 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current energy inflation rate?
Energy CPI rose 0.34% year-over-year in the latest BLS report, well below the peak of 41.6% reached in June 2022.
Why does energy cost matter for distress?
Energy is non-discretionary — households must heat their homes and fuel their commutes. Energy price spikes force immediate trade-offs with other spending categories.
Where does energy CPI data come from?
Published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, series CUSR0000SA0E.
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