Electricity price inflation in the U.S., January 2026: 6.3%
Electricity price inflation in the U.S. was 6.3% in January 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (December 2025): 6.7% (-0.4 pp).
- A year earlier (January 2025): 1.9%.
- A newer figure is available: 4.4% in September 2026.
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Other countries in January 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Australia | 32.2% |
| Sweden | 19.7% |
| U.S. | 6.3% |
| UK | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 4.6% |
| Canada | 3.79% |
| Spain | 3.7% |
| South Korea | -0.43% |
| Finland | -1.6% |
| Japan | -1.7% |
| Netherlands | -2.1% |
| Switzerland | -3% |
| Germany | -3.2% |
| Belgium | -4.3% |
| Italy | -4.4% |
| Austria | -8.1% |
| France | -14.6% |
| Denmark | -36.4% |
Other months
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics