Electricity price inflation in the U.S., May 2026: 5.9%
Electricity price inflation in the U.S. was 5.9% in May 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (April 2026): 6.1% (-0.2 pp).
- A year earlier (May 2025): 4.5%.
- A newer figure is available: 4.4% in September 2026.
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Other countries in May 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Australia | 21.1% |
| Sweden | 14.9% |
| Italy | 7% |
| U.S. | 5.9% |
| Canada | 3.74% |
| Ireland | 3.3% |
| Belgium | 2.9% |
| Finland | 2.5% |
| South Korea | -0.43% |
| France | -0.8% |
| Netherlands | -2.3% |
| Japan | -2.4% |
| Norway | -2.4% |
| Switzerland | -3% |
| Germany | -5% |
| Spain | -5.5% |
| UK | -5.6% |
| Austria | -10.7% |
| Denmark | -27.2% |
Other months
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics