September's EPI Total Index Up +8.8% YOY

The Sept. 2026 increases in the EPI's Total Index were both over the historical averages of +0.22% (monthly) and +2.72% (YOY).

Electrical Marketing's September Electrical Price Index (EPI) recorded another month of increases not seen in many years. While the monthly increase in the EPI's Total Index was only up +0.6%, the year-over-year (YOY) increase of +8.8% was supported by double-digit increases in seven product categories, including both wire & cable categories; switchgear and panelboards; circuit breakers; and industrial controls.

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