Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Gas for Euro Area (19 Countries)
CP0452EZ19M086NEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
159.24
Year-over-Year Change
0.93%
Date Range
12/1/1999 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for Gas in the Euro Area (19 countries) is a key economic indicator that measures changes in the price level of gasoline and other automotive fuels consumed by households.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The HICP for Gas is an important statistic used by economists and policymakers to assess inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns within the Eurozone. It provides a standardized measure of price changes for this essential household good across the common currency area.
Methodology
This index is calculated based on a survey of retail fuel prices across the 19 Eurozone member states.
Historical Context
The HICP for Gas is closely monitored by the European Central Bank in its efforts to maintain price stability and manage monetary policy within the Eurozone.
Key Facts
- The Eurozone HICP for Gas has a base year of 2015 = 100.
- Gasoline and diesel fuel account for over 3% of the overall HICP basket.
- Automotive fuel prices are a key driver of consumer inflation in the Eurozone.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices for Gas measures the changes in the retail price level of automotive fuels, including gasoline and diesel, across the 19 countries of the Eurozone.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator is closely watched by economists, policymakers, and consumers as motor fuel prices are a major component of household spending and a key driver of overall consumer price inflation in the Eurozone.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The HICP for Gas is calculated based on a survey of retail fuel prices across the 19 member states of the Eurozone.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The European Central Bank closely monitors the HICP for Gas and other consumer price indices as part of its mandate to maintain price stability and manage monetary policy within the Eurozone.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The HICP for Gas data is published monthly with a lag of approximately one month.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Gas for Euro Area (19 Countries) (CP0452EZ19M086NEST), retrieved from FRED.