US Final demand goods energy Producer Price Index (PPI)
US Final demand goods energy Producer Price Index (PPI) stood at 186.04 in Sep 2026, according to FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). It is one of the indicators in the PPI table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the PPI table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final demand | 159.61 | 157.86 | 157.3 | 157.16 | 157.22 | 156.44 | 154.68 | 153.16 | 152.15 | 150.77 | |
| Goods | 162.37 | 159.02 | 157.69 | 158.11 | 160.18 | 156.52 | 153.26 | 149.74 | 147.67 | 147.04 | |
| Energy | 186.04 | 171.62 | 165.6 | 167.11 | 177.98 | 163.91 | 151.25 | 135 | 129.62 | 128.83 |
Understanding US Final demand goods energy Producer Price Index (PPI)
This component records prices received by producers for energy products sold for final demand, such as fuel or electricity delivered to final users within the classification scope. Energy used as an input for subsequent production activities is classified as intermediate demand, not in this category. Compared to the final demand goods index, this is an energy slice; compared to goods excluding food and energy, it is precisely the component removed to create a less volatile measure.
Energy series react rapidly to feedstock prices, refinery capacity, inventories, weather, transportation disruptions, and regional differentials, so short-term changes can be substantial. Month-on-month comparisons help detect new shocks, while year-on-year comparisons provide a perspective less dependent on the heating or driving season. Data is published monthly; late price quotes may cause the latest period to be revised. Fluctuations in this category should not be viewed as the growth rate of energy costs for all industries, as the index covers only transactions to final demand and weights reflect the sales structure within that scope.
Frequently asked questions
- Is factory energy input part of this chain?
- No, if purchased for further production, the transaction belongs to intermediate demand.
- Why might the energy index rise despite falling oil prices?
- The basket also contains other energy products, and processing margins, freight transport, and regional conditions may move in the opposite direction.
- How should monthly energy movements be read?
- Combine month-on-month comparisons to spot new shocks with year-on-year comparisons to reduce seasonality.