Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Solid Fuels for Luxembourg

CP0454LUM086NEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

149.15

Year-over-Year Change

6.27%

Date Range

1/1/1996 - 7/1/2025

Summary

The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Solid Fuels for Luxembourg tracks the prices of solid fuels, such as coal and wood, consumed by households in Luxembourg. This index is a critical economic indicator for understanding energy costs and inflation pressures.

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 Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is a standardized metric used across the European Union to measure changes in the prices of consumer goods and services. The Solid Fuels index specifically focuses on the prices of solid heating fuels, providing insights into a key component of household expenditures.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of retailers and service providers in Luxembourg.

Historical Context

This index is used by policymakers, central banks, and economic analysts to assess energy-related inflation and cost-of-living dynamics.

Key Facts

  • Luxembourg's HICP for Solid Fuels has a base year of 2015.
  • Solid fuels account for a small but important share of household expenditures in Luxembourg.
  • This index is released monthly by the European Union's statistical agency, Eurostat.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Solid Fuels for Luxembourg measures the changes in prices of solid heating fuels, such as coal and wood, consumed by households in Luxembourg.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This index provides important insights into a key component of household energy expenditures and inflation pressures in Luxembourg, which is crucial information for policymakers, central banks, and economic analysts.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of retailers and service providers in Luxembourg by the European Union's statistical agency, Eurostat.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers, central banks, and economic analysts use this index to assess energy-related inflation and cost-of-living dynamics, which informs decisions on monetary policy and other economic interventions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Solid Fuels for Luxembourg is released monthly by Eurostat, with no known significant update delays or limitations.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Solid Fuels for Luxembourg (CP0454LUM086NEST), retrieved from FRED.