Gas price inflation in the U.S., August 2026: 4.4%
Gas price inflation in the U.S. was 4.4% in August 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (July 2026): 4.3% (+0.1 pp).
- A year earlier (August 2025): 13.8%.
- A newer figure is available: 5% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in August 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 24.6% |
| France | 14.3% |
| Denmark | 14.1% |
| Italy | 13.3% |
| UK | 8.6% |
| Austria | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | 6.4% |
| Sweden | 6% |
| U.S. | 4.4% |
| Spain | 4.4% |
| Australia | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% |
| South Korea | 0.32% |
| Japan | -0.9% |
| Germany | -2.4% |
| Switzerland | -3% |
| Canada | -6.73% |
Other months
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics