Economy & Prices
Inflation & Prices
Compare the main measures used to track changes in UK consumer prices and understand what each measure includes.
United Kingdom | Series (Year Selected: 2026)
Consumer Prices Index inflation
CPI is the inflation measure used for the UK government's inflation target.
Target Year
Compare Against
Annual CPI inflation
2.8%
5yr Trend
Monthly CPI movement
0.2%
5yr Trend
CPI index, 2015 = 100
142.4
5yr Trend
Published by Office for National Statistics.View official source →
United Kingdom | Series (Year Selected: 2026)
CPIH inflation
CPIH includes owner occupiers' housing costs and Council Tax and is the ONS lead measure of consumer price inflation.
Target Year
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Annual CPIH inflation
3.0%
5yr Trend
Monthly CPIH movement
0.2%
5yr Trend
CPIH index, 2015 = 100
142.1
5yr Trend
Published by Office for National Statistics.View official source →
United Kingdom | Series (Year Selected: 2026)
Retail Prices Index
RPI is a legacy measure and does not meet the required standard for accredited official statistics.
Target Year
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Annual RPI inflation
3.1%
5yr Trend
Published by Office for National Statistics.View official source →