WTI Crude YoY (IMF PCPS, monthly avg) stands at 62.57% as of October 2026, up from -15.67% a year earlier. The reading sits in the 92nd percentile of its history back to 1993.
| Latest (October 2026) | 62.57% |
| One year ago | -15.67% |
| 10-year range | -73.42% – 261.81% |
| All-time range | -73.42% (2020) – 261.81% (2021) |
| Change over 12 months | +78.2 pts |
| Percentile vs. full history | 92nd |
| History | 1993–2026 (406 observations) |
WTI crude oil, year-over-year change. Energy is the most common spark for inflation surges and a tax on consumers when rising. Large positive readings feed headline inflation within months; collapses (2008, 2014, 2020) often accompany demand shocks.
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