Are the prices that EIA publishes adjusted for inflation?

EIA publishes nominal prices, not adjusted for inflation, unless stated otherwise. Prices that are adjusted for inflation are identified as "real" prices.

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Definition of "real price" (adjusted for inflation) and "nominal price" (not adjusted for inflation).

Last reviewed: April 11, 2013

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