According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for propane, kerosene, and firewood are 18.46% higher in 2026 versus 2008 (a $3.69 difference in value).
Between 2008 and 2026:Propane, kerosene, and firewood experienced an average inflation rate of 0.95% per year. In other words, propane, kerosene, and firewood costing $20 in the year 2008 would cost $23.69 in 2026 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 2.30% during this same period, inflation for propane, kerosene, and firewood was lower.
In the year 2008: Pricing changed by 20.36%, which is significantly above the average yearly change for propane, kerosene, and firewood during the 2008-2026 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 2008 (3.84%), inflation for propane, kerosene, and firewood was much higher.
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Propane, kerosene, and firewood, over time, for $20 beginning in 2008. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $20.00 | 20.36% |
| 2009 | $17.03 | -14.85% |
| 2010 | $18.63 | 9.39% |
| 2011 | $20.22 | 8.57% |
| 2012 | $19.08 | -5.65% |
| 2013 | $19.04 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | $20.83 | 9.41% |
| 2015 | $17.77 | -14.66% |
| 2016 | $17.17 | -3.40% |
| 2017 | $18.72 | 9.02% |
| 2018 | $19.81 | 5.83% |
| 2019 | $19.12 | -3.47% |
| 2020 | $18.58 | -2.81% |
| 2021 | $22.66 | 21.94% |
| 2022 | $26.54 | 17.13% |
| 2023 | $25.31 | -4.66% |
| 2024 | $25.09 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | $24.50 | -2.34% |
| 2026 | $23.69 | -3.32%* |
* Not final. See inflation summary for latest details.
** Extended periods of 0% inflation usually indicate incomplete underlying data. This can manifest as a sharp increase in inflation later on.
Raw Consumer Price Index data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Propane, kerosene, and firewood:
| Year | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| CPI | 100.000 | 101.600 | 102.717 | 104.042 | 123.358 | 122.667 | 119.475 | 119.992 | 118.408 | 118.075 | 128.042 | 131.392 | 126.667 | 127.392 | 155.525 | 168.708 | 154.758 | 181.925 | 202.075 | 240.567 | 268.808 | 285.957 | 344.190 | 293.062 | 320.589 | 348.050 | 328.400 | 327.604 | 358.421 | 305.881 | 295.486 | 322.124 | 340.905 | 329.086 | 319.834 | 389.993 | 456.814 | 435.541 | 431.799 | 421.707 | 407.711 |