WTI Crude YoY stands at 35.79% as of June 2026, up from -19.96% a year earlier. The reading sits in the 85th percentile of its history back to 1860.
| Latest (June 2026) | 35.79% |
| One year ago | -19.96% |
| 10-year range | -69.87% – 230.21% |
| Percentile vs. full history | 85th |
| History | 1860–2026 (1990 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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