The UK’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.5% in September 2026, its highest since October 2025, from 3.1% in August and above expectations of 3.4%. Transport made the largest upward contribution, with inflation rising to 6.6% from 4.6%, driven mainly by motor fuels. Petrol prices rose 8.2 pence per litre month-on-month to 169.5 pence, the highest since August 2022, while diesel prices increased 10.7 pence to 192.5 pence, the highest since July 2022. Motor fuel inflation accelerated to 29.8% from 23.0%. Inflation also rose for housing and household services (5.3% vs 4.9%), communication (5.8% vs 5.3%) and recreation and culture (2.3% vs 1.6%). Food inflation was unchanged at 1.3%, while inflation for restaurants and hotels eased to 3.8% from 4.1%. Core CPI inflation increased to 2.8% from 2.6%, with goods inflation rising to 3.2% from 2.7% and services inflation to 3.7% from 3.4%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4%, following a 0.5% increase in August. source: Office for National Statistics

Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom increased to 3.50 percent in September from 3.10 percent in August 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 October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom increased to 3.50 percent in September from 3.10 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom is expected to be 3.70 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 2.90 percent in 2027 and 2.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-16 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 3.1% 2.9% 3.1% 3.1%
2026-10-21 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 3.5% 3.1% 3.4% 3.4%
2026-11-18 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 3.5%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Consumer Prices 140.00 139.70 points Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.80 2.60 percent Sep 2026
Core Producer Prices 146.70 146.40 points Sep 2026
CPI Clothing and Footwear 121.10 118.50 points Sep 2026
CPI Education 154.80 152.70 points Sep 2026
CPI Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages 144.30 144.60 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 154.70 153.90 points Sep 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 137.80 136.90 points Sep 2026
CPI Hotels, Cafes and Restaurants 157.40 156.70 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 147.70 148.30 points Sep 2026
Energy Inflation 17.90 13.80 percent Sep 2026
Food Inflation 1.30 1.30 percent Sep 2026
PPI Output YoY 4.60 3.80 percent Sep 2026
Rent Inflation 4.20 4.20 percent Sep 2026
Services Inflation 3.70 3.40 percent Sep 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 144.10 143.60 points Sep 2026
CPI incl. Owner Occupiers' Housing Costs (CPIH) 143.96 143.41 points Sep 2026
GDP Deflator 110.40 110.00 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.50 3.10 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 0.50 percent Sep 2026
PPI Output MoM 0.80 0.70 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 151.00 149.90 points Sep 2026
Retail Price Index 422.10 421.60 percent Sep 2026
Retail Price Index MoM 0.10 0.60 percent Sep 2026
Retail Price Index YoY 3.90 3.40 percent Sep 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
3.50 3.10 11.10 -0.10 1989 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
UK Inflation Rate Hits 11-Month High
The UK’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.5% in September 2026, its highest since October 2025, from 3.1% in August and above expectations of 3.4%. Transport made the largest upward contribution, with inflation rising to 6.6% from 4.6%, driven mainly by motor fuels. Petrol prices rose 8.2 pence per litre month-on-month to 169.5 pence, the highest since August 2022, while diesel prices increased 10.7 pence to 192.5 pence, the highest since July 2022. Motor fuel inflation accelerated to 29.8% from 23.0%. Inflation also rose for housing and household services (5.3% vs 4.9%), communication (5.8% vs 5.3%) and recreation and culture (2.3% vs 1.6%). Food inflation was unchanged at 1.3%, while inflation for restaurants and hotels eased to 3.8% from 4.1%. Core CPI inflation increased to 2.8% from 2.6%, with goods inflation rising to 3.2% from 2.7% and services inflation to 3.7% from 3.4%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4%, following a 0.5% increase in August.
2026-10-21
UK Inflation Rate Accelerates in August
The UK’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in August 2026, the highest in five months, in line with market expectations and up from 2.9% in July. Transport costs made the largest upward contribution to the annual rate, with inflation rising to 4.6% from 3.6% in July, driven particularly by motor fuels. Petrol prices rose 9.1 pence per litre from a month earlier to 161.3 pence, while diesel prices increased 14.2 pence to 181.8 pence, pushing motor fuel inflation to 23.0% from 15.5%. Inflation also rose for housing and household services (4.9% vs 4.6%), communication (5.3% vs 5.0%), and recreation and culture (1.6% vs 1.4%). Meanwhile, food inflation was unchanged at 1.3%. Core CPI inflation held at 2.6%, with goods inflation rising to 2.7% from 2.2% and services inflation unchanged at 3.4%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.5%, the most in four months, matching forecasts and accelerating from 0.3% in July.
2026-09-16
UK Inflation Rises to 4-Month High
The UK’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.9% in July 2026, the highest in four months, from 2.6% in June and in line with market expectations. The largest upward contribution came from housing and household services (4.1% vs 2.7% in June), reflecting the 13% hike in Ofgem’s energy price cap that took effect last month. Gas prices surged 14.7%, the biggest increase since October 2022, while electricity prices rose 3.6%. Prices also rebounded for furniture and household goods (1.0% vs -0.2%) and clothing and footwear (0.5% vs -0.5%), while inflation increased for alcohol and tobacco (2.5% vs 2.1%) and health (3.7% vs 2.5%). Meanwhile, transport inflation slowed (3.6% vs 5.7%) due to lower motor fuel prices, particularly diesel. The average price of diesel fell by 8.8 pence per litre between June and July 2026. Food inflation also eased to 1.3% from 1.7%. On a monthly basis, the CPI increased 0.3%, matching market forecasts and following a 0.1% rise in June.
2026-08-19