Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Energy for Portugal

Index 2015=100, Quarterly

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

Latest Value

124.92

Year-over-Year Change

5.82%

Date Range

1/1/1948 - 1/1/2025

Summary

The Producer Price Index for Energy Goods, Quarterly tracks changes in the prices received by domestic producers of energy products in the United States. This metric is a key indicator of inflationary pressures and industrial activity.

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 Producer Price Index for Energy Goods, Quarterly measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output of energy-related products. This index is used by economists and policymakers to assess trends in producer-level inflation and the overall health of the industrial sector.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of domestic producers and calculated using a Laspeyres formula.

Historical Context

The Producer Price Index for Energy Goods is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other institutions in evaluating macroeconomic conditions and informing policy decisions.

Key Facts

  • The index has a base year of 2015.
  • Energy goods account for approximately 13% of the overall Producer Price Index.
  • Quarterly data is released about two weeks after the end of each quarter.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Producer Price Index for Energy Goods, Quarterly measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output of energy-related products.

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

A: This metric is a key indicator of inflationary pressures and industrial activity, and is closely monitored by economists and policymakers.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of domestic producers and calculated using a Laspeyres formula.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: The Producer Price Index for Energy Goods is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other institutions in evaluating macroeconomic conditions and informing policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: Quarterly data is released about two weeks after the end of each quarter.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Index 2015=100, Quarterly (PRTCPIENGQINMEI), retrieved from FRED.