The annual inflation rate in the UK rose to 3.3% in March 2026, up from 3% in each of the previous two months and in line with expectations. This marks the highest reading in three months. The increase was driven in part by transport costs, which rose by 4.7%, the fastest pace since December 2022. Motor fuels, in particular, climbed by 4.9%, making the largest upward contribution, largely due to the impact of the war with Iran. The average price of petrol increased by 8.6 pence per litre between February and March 2026 and diesel prices also rose sharply, up by 17.6 pence per litre. Housing and household services costs rose 4.3% (vs 4.2%), driven by a 95.3% surge in domestic heating oil prices, the highest increase since September 2022. Prices also accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs. 3.3%) and services (4.5% vs. 4.3%). On the other hand, clothing prices fell by 0.8%, the steepest decline since March 2021. Compared to February, the CPI increased 0.7%. source: Office for National Statistics

Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom increased to 3.30 percent in March from 3 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 2.84 percent from 1989 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11.10 percent in October of 2022 and a record low of -0.10 percent in April of 2015. This page provides - United Kingdom Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United Kingdom Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom increased to 3.30 percent in March from 3 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom is expected to be 3.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.50 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-25 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 3% 3% 3% 3.0%
2026-04-22 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 3.3% 3% 3.3% 3.4%
2026-05-20 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 3.3%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Consumer Prices 137.20 136.70 points Mar 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 3.10 3.20 percent Mar 2026
Core Producer Prices 141.80 141.60 points Mar 2026
CPI Clothing and Footwear 119.30 118.60 points Mar 2026
CPI Education 152.70 152.70 points Mar 2026
CPI Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages 144.40 143.90 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 150.50 149.30 points Mar 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 135.40 135.10 points Mar 2026
CPI Hotels, Cafes and Restaurants 153.10 152.10 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 140.70 137.50 points Mar 2026
Energy Inflation 4.90 -1.00 percent Mar 2026
Food Inflation 3.70 3.30 percent Mar 2026
PPI Output YoY 2.60 1.80 percent Mar 2026
Rent Inflation 3.10 3.20 percent Mar 2026
Services Inflation 4.50 4.30 percent Mar 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 141.00 140.10 points Mar 2026
GDP Deflator 108.90 108.30 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 3.30 3.00 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.70 0.40 percent Mar 2026
PPI Output MoM 0.90 -0.50 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 145.00 143.70 points Mar 2026
Retail Price Index YoY 0.80 0.40 percent Mar 2026


United Kingdom Inflation Rate
In United Kingdom, the most important categories in the Consumer Price Index are: Transport (14%), Housing & Utilities (14%), and Recreation & Culture (13%). Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages account for 12%, Restaurants & Hotels for 11%, Miscellaneous Goods & Services for 9%¸ Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Maintenance of the House for 8%, and Clothing & Footwear for 6%. Others include: Alcoholic Drinks, Tobacco & Narcotics (5%), Education (3%), Communication (3%) and Health (2%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.30 3.00 11.10 -0.10 1989 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
UK Inflation Rate Edges Up in March
The annual inflation rate in the UK rose to 3.3% in March 2026, up from 3% in each of the previous two months and in line with expectations. This marks the highest reading in three months. The increase was driven in part by transport costs, which rose by 4.7%, the fastest pace since December 2022. Motor fuels, in particular, climbed by 4.9%, making the largest upward contribution, largely due to the impact of the war with Iran. The average price of petrol increased by 8.6 pence per litre between February and March 2026 and diesel prices also rose sharply, up by 17.6 pence per litre. Housing and household services costs rose 4.3% (vs 4.2%), driven by a 95.3% surge in domestic heating oil prices, the highest increase since September 2022. Prices also accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs. 3.3%) and services (4.5% vs. 4.3%). On the other hand, clothing prices fell by 0.8%, the steepest decline since March 2021. Compared to February, the CPI increased 0.7%.
2026-04-22
UK Inflation Rate Steady at 3%
The annual inflation rate in the UK steadied at 3% in February 2026, the same as in January and in line with expectations. Clothing made the largest upward contribution, with prices rising 0.9%, the first increase in four months. Prices normally rise in February as the spring product ranges start to enter the shops. Prices also rose at a faster pace for housing and utilities (4.6% vs 4.5%). On the other hand, inflation slowed for transport (2.4% vs 2.7%), with the average price of petrol falling by 1.6 pence per litre between January and February 2026, compared with a rise of 2.0 pence per litre last year. A slowdown was also seen for food (3.3% vs 3.6%), recreation and culture (2.5% vs 2.6%), and restaurants and hotels (4% vs 4.1%). Services inflation also edged down to 4.3% from 4.4%. Compared to the previous month, the CPI rose 0.4%, recovering from a 0.5% fall in January and matching forecasts. Annual core inflation unexpectedly edged up to 3.2% from 3.1%.
2026-03-25
UK Inflation Falls to 3.0% in January
UK consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January 2026, down from 3.4% in December and in line with market expectations. This marks the lowest annual inflation rate since March 2025, primarily driven by softer increases in transport and food prices. Transport costs rose by 2.7% year-on-year, slowing from 4.0% in December, as fuel prices fell and air fare inflation moderated. Meanwhile, food and non-alcoholic beverage prices increased by 3.6%, down from 4.5% the previous month. Inflation also eased in housing and utilities (4.5% vs. 4.9%) and recreation and culture (2.6% vs. 2.7%). However, price growth in restaurants and hotels accelerated to 4.1%, up from 3.8%. Core inflation, which excludes more volatile components such as food and energy, declined to 3.1% in January, its lowest level since August 2021, suggesting underlying price pressures are gradually moderating. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.5%, reversing a 0.4% increase recorded in December.
2026-02-18