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Growth in fuel prices accelerating in May 2026, while growth in minerals, ores and metals slowed down

Year-on-year change of the UNCTAD Commodity Price Index by commodity group, percentage

UN Trade and Development, UNCTADstat.

The index has been modified in September 2025 to now only take data from sources accessible through automated online extraction routines, leading to (in general) small differences in the index values. For more information, see the related methodology note. The tables of individual commodity prices have been discontinued.

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In May 2026, the UNCTAD Commodity Price Index increased by 39.3%, year on year – the same rate as in the previous month. Annual growth in fuel prices slightly accelerated, from +47.0% in April to +49% in May, while growth in minerals, ores and metals slowed down, from +45.7% to 41.4%. The rise of prices of agricultural raw materials, observed since March, also gained further momentum (+12.2%). Prices of food still slightly declined (-2.6%). 

Data updated on 3 Juil 2026

Commodity prices rose by 1.5% in 2025; the index excluding fuels hit a record high

UNCTAD Commodity Price Index, 2015=100

UN Trade and Development, UNCTADstat.

The index has been modified in September 2025 to now only take data from sources accessible through automated online extraction routines, leading to (in general) small differences in the index values. For more information, see the related methodology note. The tables of individual commodity prices have been discontinued. 

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The UNCTAD Commodity Price index recorded a slight rebound in 2025 (+1.5%), after a slight drop in the previous year. This recovery was driven by minerals, ores and metals (+27.3%), while fuel prices decreased (-8.7%) and prices of food and agricultural raw materials remained almost unchanged. The index excluding fuels reached its highest level ever in the 30 years of its compilation.

Data updated on 10 fév 2026

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