Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy Commodities in South

CUUR0300SACE • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

263.20

Year-over-Year Change

-9.25%

Date Range

12/1/1977 - 6/1/2025

Summary

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy Commodities in South measures the price changes of energy commodities in the southern United States. This metric is a key indicator of regional energy cost inflation.

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 Energy Commodities in South CPI tracks the prices of essential energy goods like gasoline, electricity, and natural gas for consumers in the southern U.S. region. It is used by policymakers and analysts to gauge regional energy market trends and inflationary pressures.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of urban households and businesses in the southern states.

Historical Context

This regional energy price index informs decisions around energy policy, utility rates, and consumer spending.

Key Facts

  • Energy accounts for about 7% of the total CPI basket in the South.
  • Gasoline makes up over half the weight of the Energy Commodities in South index.
  • The index has risen 25% over the past 5 years.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy Commodities in South measures the prices of essential energy goods like gasoline, electricity, and natural gas for consumers in the southern United States.

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

A: This regional energy price index is relevant for policymakers, businesses, and consumers to understand inflationary pressures and cost-of-living trends in the southern U.S. market.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of urban households and businesses in the southern states.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This energy price index informs decisions around energy policy, utility rates, and consumer spending in the southern region.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The index is published monthly with a typical 2-week lag from the reference period.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy Commodities in South (CUUR0300SACE), retrieved from FRED.