U.S. April energy inflation remains high, with 17.9% year-over-year growth.

icon MarsBit
Share
Share IconShare IconShare IconShare IconShare IconShare IconCopy
AI summary iconSummary

expand icon
U.S. inflation data for April shows energy prices rose 17.9% year-over-year, up from 12.5% in March. Adjusted month-over-month energy inflation increased 3.8%, down from 10.9%. Energy commodity prices rose 5.6% (vs. 21.3%), gasoline increased 5.4% (vs. 21.2%), and fuel oil rose 5.8% (vs. 30.7%). The data underscores continued pressure in the energy sector, with mixed momentum in ecosystem growth across related markets.

Huo Xing Finance reports that, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on May 12, the seasonally adjusted monthly increase in U.S. energy inflation in April was 3.8%, compared to 10.9% in March. Among this, energy commodities inflation rose 5.6% month-over-month, down from 21.3%; gasoline inflation increased 5.4% month-over-month, down from 21.2%; and fuel oil inflation rose 5.8% month-over-month, down from 30.7%. The year-over-year unadjusted energy inflation in April was 17.9%, compared to 12.5% in March; among this, energy commodities inflation rose 29.2% year-over-year, gasoline inflation increased 28.4% year-over-year, and fuel oil inflation rose 54.3% year-over-year. (Jinshi)

Disclaimer: The information on this page may have been obtained from third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of KuCoin. This content is provided for general informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of any kind, nor shall it be construed as financial or investment advice. KuCoin shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information. Investments in digital assets can be risky. Please carefully evaluate the risks of a product and your risk tolerance based on your own financial circumstances. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use and Risk Disclosure.