January’s Consumer Price Index delivered another month of steady cooling, with headline CPI rising just 0.2% and year‑over‑year inflation easing to 2.4%, its lowest level since mid‑2025.

For the energy sector, the biggest shift came from a 1.5% drop in the energy index, reflecting softer fuel and utility costs.  This decline offers near‑term relief for commercial customers, easing operating expenses and improving budget stability, especially for organizations exposed to fuel, transport, or weather‑sensitive loads.

Overall, January’s inflation data paints a cautiously supportive environment for energy buyers. Slowing price pressures reduce the likelihood of near‑term volatility and help clarify procurement strategies heading into late winter.

Source: BLS.gov