Canada vs U.S.: energy price inflation compared (September 2026)
September 2026 · Energy price inflation: Canada 18.95%, U.S. 20.4%. Higher: U.S. (+1.45pp).
Recent figures
| Period | Canada | U.S. | Gap (Canada − U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 18.95% | 20.4% | -1.45pp |
| August 2026 | 15.45% | 16.3% | -0.85pp |
| July 2026 | 16.62% | 14.7% | +1.92pp |
| June 2026 | 14.32% | 15.7% | -1.38pp |
| May 2026 | 22.18% | 23.5% | -1.32pp |
| April 2026 | 19.22% | 17.9% | +1.32pp |
| March 2026 | 3.87% | 12.5% | -8.63pp |
| February 2026 | -9.25% | 0.5% | -9.75pp |
| January 2026 | -10.86% | -0.1% | -10.76pp |
| December 2025 | -8.79% | 2.3% | -11.09pp |
| November 2025 | -5.06% | 4.2% | -9.26pp |
| September 2025 | -2.62% | 2.8% | -5.42pp |
Definitions and sources
- Canada: energy price inflation (12-month change) — Statistics Canada
- U.S.: energy price inflation (12-month change) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics