The annual inflation rate in the UK slowed to 2.8% in April 2026 from 3.3% in March, coming in below market expectations of 3.0% and marking the lowest reading since March last year. The moderation was mainly driven by a sharp slowdown in housing and household services inflation (1.4% vs 5.3% in March), following the introduction of an energy price cap by the UK’s energy regulator on April 1. Transport costs also rose at a softer pace (4.5% vs 4.7%), as a downward effect from vehicle excise duty (VED) partly offset surging motor fuel prices, which climbed 23%, the highest annual increase since September 2022. Inflation also eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.0% vs 3.7%), health (2.4% vs 3.1%), and recreation and culture (1.7% vs 2.8%). Meanwhile, prices rebounded for clothing (0.7% vs -0.8%) and furniture and household goods (0.5% vs -0.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.7% in April, matching the pace recorded in the previous period. source: Office for National Statistics

Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom decreased to 2.80 percent in April from 3.30 percent in March 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 decreased to 2.80 percent in April from 3.30 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom is expected to be 3.40 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
2026-04-22 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 3.3% 3% 3.3% 3.4%
2026-05-20 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 2.8% 3.3% 3% 3.0%
2026-06-17 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 2.8% 3.1%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Consumer Prices 138.20 137.20 points Apr 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.50 3.10 percent Apr 2026
Core Producer Prices 142.90 141.90 points Apr 2026
CPI Clothing and Footwear 119.80 119.30 points Apr 2026
CPI Education 152.70 152.70 points Apr 2026
CPI Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages 144.50 144.40 points Apr 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 149.80 150.50 points Apr 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 135.70 135.40 points Apr 2026
CPI Hotels, Cafes and Restaurants 154.60 153.10 points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 145.80 140.70 points Apr 2026
Energy Inflation 7.10 4.90 percent Apr 2026
Food Inflation 3.00 3.70 percent Apr 2026
PPI Output YoY 4.00 3.00 percent Apr 2026
Rent Inflation 3.50 3.10 percent Apr 2026
Services Inflation 3.20 4.50 percent Apr 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 142.10 141.00 points Apr 2026
GDP Deflator 110.00 108.90 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.80 3.30 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.70 0.70 percent Apr 2026
PPI Output MoM 1.40 1.40 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 147.80 145.70 points Apr 2026
Retail Price Index 414.40 411.40 percent Apr 2026
Retail Price Index MoM 0.70 0.80 percent Apr 2026
Retail Price Index YoY 3.00 4.10 percent Apr 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
2.80 3.30 11.10 -0.10 1989 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
UK Inflation Rate Hits Lowest in a Year
The annual inflation rate in the UK slowed to 2.8% in April 2026 from 3.3% in March, coming in below market expectations of 3.0% and marking the lowest reading since March last year. The moderation was mainly driven by a sharp slowdown in housing and household services inflation (1.4% vs 5.3% in March), following the introduction of an energy price cap by the UK’s energy regulator on April 1. Transport costs also rose at a softer pace (4.5% vs 4.7%), as a downward effect from vehicle excise duty (VED) partly offset surging motor fuel prices, which climbed 23%, the highest annual increase since September 2022. Inflation also eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.0% vs 3.7%), health (2.4% vs 3.1%), and recreation and culture (1.7% vs 2.8%). Meanwhile, prices rebounded for clothing (0.7% vs -0.8%) and furniture and household goods (0.5% vs -0.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.7% in April, matching the pace recorded in the previous period.
2026-05-20
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