Canada vs U.S.: fuel price inflation compared (September 2026)
September 2026 · Fuel price inflation: Canada 27.79%, U.S. 34.2%. Higher: U.S. (+6.41pp).
Recent figures
| Period | Canada | U.S. | Gap (Canada − U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 27.79% | 34.2% | -6.41pp |
| August 2026 | 22.78% | 27.4% | -4.62pp |
| July 2026 | 25.73% | 24.6% | +1.13pp |
| June 2026 | 20.49% | 26.7% | -6.21pp |
| May 2026 | 33.19% | 40.5% | -7.31pp |
| April 2026 | 28.56% | 28.4% | +0.16pp |
| March 2026 | 5.92% | 18.9% | -12.98pp |
| February 2026 | -14.2% | -5.6% | -8.6pp |
| January 2026 | -16.67% | -7.5% | -9.17pp |
| December 2025 | -13.76% | -3.4% | -10.36pp |
| November 2025 | -7.77% | 0.9% | -8.67pp |
| October 2025 | -9.36% | -1.7% | -7.66pp |
Definitions and sources
- Canada: motor fuel price inflation (12-month change) — Statistics Canada
- U.S.: motor fuel price inflation (12-month change) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics