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Growth in fuel prices slowing sharply in June 2026

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

UN Trade and Development, UNCTADstat.

The index was 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 June 2026, the growth of the UNCTAD Commodity Price Index slowed significantly, year on year, from 39.1% in May to 18.7%. Annual growth in fuel prices decelerated sharply, from 48.9% in May to 16.7% in June, and growth in minerals, ores and metals also slowed down further, from 41.3% to 29.6%.

The rise in prices of agricultural raw materials gained further momentum (+14.1%), while food prices remained almost constant (+0.4%) after having slightly decreased until May (-2.7%).

Data updated on 17 Jul 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 Feb 2026

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