Energy prices rose 2.1% in August after declining 1.5% in July, according to figures published September 11 by the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Over the 12 months ending in August, energy prices increased 16.3%, up from a 14.7% annual increase in July. Chart: Annual Change in Energy Prices The chart below … Continue reading Energy Prices & Inflation (Gasoline, Electricity and Fuel Oil)