Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: All Other Operating Costs and Expenses
QFR103324USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
244,910.00
Year-over-Year Change
-13.36%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks quarterly operating expenses for U.S. petroleum and coal product corporations beyond direct production costs. The trend provides critical insights into the operational efficiency and cost structures of a strategically important industrial sector.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The metric represents comprehensive operating expenses that include administrative, marketing, distribution, and overhead costs for petroleum and coal product companies. Economists analyze this trend to understand sector-wide financial performance, cost management strategies, and potential inflationary pressures.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in the petroleum and coal products manufacturing sector, compiled and standardized by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess industrial cost dynamics, sectoral economic health, and potential impacts on broader energy market trends.
Key Facts
- Tracks comprehensive operating expenses beyond direct production costs
- Provides quarterly insights into petroleum and coal product sector financial performance
- Represents a critical economic indicator for understanding industrial cost structures
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures all other operating costs and expenses for U.S. corporations in the petroleum and coal products sector, excluding direct production expenses.
Q: Why are these operating costs important?
A: These costs reveal operational efficiency, potential financial challenges, and broader economic trends in a strategically significant industrial sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of corporate financial performance in the petroleum and coal products industry.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Policymakers, investors, economic researchers, and industry analysts use this data to assess sector-wide financial health and economic trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate expenses and may not capture individual company variations or immediate market fluctuations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: All Other Operating Costs and Expenses [QFR103324USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025