Business Environment Profiles - United States

Oil and natural gas price index

Published: 09 April 2026

Key Metrics

Oil and natural gas price index

Total (2026)

280 Index

Annualized Growth 2021-26

6.0 %

Definition of Oil and natural gas price index

The oil and natural gas price index is calculated using price data from both resources, weighted according to their share of energy consumption in the United States. The year 1982 is used as the base year for this index. Data sources include the International Monetary Fund and the Energy Information Administration.

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5-Year Outlook – Oil and natural gas price index

Natural gas and oil prices are expected to decline by 20.7% in 2027, reflecting a shift toward lo...

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