Downslope CPI By: TalkMarkets September 13, 2018 at 17:48 PM EDT The contribution to the inflation rate from oil prices was again substantial in August 2018. The energy component of the index gained 10.3% year-over-year, compared to 11.9% in July. Read More >> Related Stocks: Energy Select Sector SPDR Ero Copper Corp Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corporation