Electric Power Selling Price Index Monthly Series Since 1981

January 1981 onward monthly data tracks the Electric Power Selling Price Index with a base period of 2014=100. The dataset is published by Statistics Canada and provides values for the most recent reference period and the preceding four periods.

Use Cases

• Analyze long-term price trends in the Electric Power Selling Price Index across monthly periods.
• Model the index's seasonal or cyclical patterns using the monthly time series data.
• Compare current index values against the 2014=100 base period to measure inflation or deflation in power costs.
• Benchmark recent price movements by examining the data for the last five available monthly periods.

Strengths

• Longitudinal coverage starting from January 1981 provides over 40 years of historical context.
• Data is produced and maintained by the authoritative national statistical agency, Statistics Canada.
• Index values are standardized against a clear 2014=100 base period for consistent comparison.

Limitations

• The dataset appears limited to a single index series, offering no breakdown by region, consumer type, or generation source.
• Sample data and structural details like column names and row counts are unavailable for preview.
• The public table only shows the most recent period and four prior periods, requiring separate access for the full historical series.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada

Collection Method

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Time Range

January 1981 onward

Freshness

Updated monthly, with a last recorded update in March 2026.

Geography

Canada