Fuel and Grain Price Historic Comparisons

(updated monthly)

The U.S. public is concerned about rising food prices and escalating fuel prices.  Recent increases in both fuel and grain prices lead to questions of how these prices have compared historically. Using data from the Energy Information Administration and the National Agricultural Statistics Service (Iowa Office), comparisons are presented for crude oil, diesel fuel and gasoline with corn and soybean prices. These annual data series include comparisons between energy prices (crude oil, gasoline and diesel fuel) and crop prices (corn and soybeans).  Data for recent changes are also available and updated on a monthly basis.

Price Charts (1980 to present):

  • Imported Crude Oil and Corn Prices (nominal)
  • Imported Crude Oil and Corn Prices (real)
  • Imported Crude Oil and Soybean Prices (nominal
  • Imported Crude Oil and Soybean Prices (real)
  • Soybean and Diesel Fuel Prices (nominal)
  • Soybean and Diesel Fuel Prices (real)
  • Corn and Gasoline Prices (nominal)
  • Corn and Gasoline Prices (real)

Price Index Charts (1970 to present):

  • Crude Oil and Corn Price (nominal)
  • Crude Oil and Corn Price (real) 
     

Annual Comparison - Energy Prices vs. Grain Prices

Monthly Comparison - Energy Prices vs. Grain Prices