May EPI Returns to More Moderate Increases

This month's Electrical Price Index was not quite as volatile as in recent months.
June 26, 2025
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The May 2025 Total Electrical Price Index (EPI) saw aggregate price increases very close to historical averages, with a month-to-month (MTM) increase of +0.30% and a year-over-year (YOY) increase of +2.8%. The average MTM increase is +0.21% and the average YOY increase is +2.6%. However, several categories were well over those averages, including switchgear (+3.9% MTM and +11.2% YOY) and Panelboards & Switches (+11% YOY).

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