Consumer Price Index - Energy

Returns the Consumer Price Index for energy commodities and services, measuring price changes in gasoline, fuel oil, electricity, and natural gas.

Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Consumer Price Index.

Usage Notes

  • No parameters required
  • Index value (1982-84 base = 100)
  • Data updated monthly
  • Highly volatile due to oil price swings

Energy CPI Components

Component Examples
Energy commodities Gasoline, fuel oil
Energy services Electricity, natural gas (utility)

Volatility Note

Energy prices are among the most volatile CPI components, which is why they're excluded from "core" inflation measures.

Examples

=ConsumerPriceindexEnergy()
Current CPI energy index

When to Use

  • Tracking energy inflation
  • Analyzing fuel cost trends
  • Understanding inflation volatility
  • Energy sector analysis

When NOT to Use

Scenario Use Instead
Need headline CPI ConsumerPriceindex()
Need core CPI ConsumerPriceindexWithoutFoodEnergy()
Need crude oil spot price CrudeOilPrice()
Need gasoline price GasolinePrice()

Common Issues & FAQ

Q: Why is energy CPI so volatile? A: Energy prices are heavily influenced by global oil markets, geopolitical events, and seasonal demand, making them highly volatile.

Q: Does this include electricity? A: Yes, it includes both energy commodities (gasoline, fuel oil) and energy services (electricity, natural gas utilities).

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