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UK inflation rate
Prices were 3.5% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier (CPI). Transport rose fastest at 6.6%. Compare with what you pay on our shopping prices page.
CPI3.5%September 2026
CPIH3.6%incl. housing costs
12-month rate by category
Transport6.6%
Communication5.8%
Housing, water and fuels5.3%
Education5%
Restaurants and hotels3.8%
Health3.5%
Miscellaneous goods and services3.1%
Alcohol and tobacco2.5%
Recreation and culture2.3%
Food and non-alcoholic drinks1.3%
Furniture and household goods1%
Clothing and footwear0.1%
CPI and CPIH, last 2 years (%)
CPICPIH
Questions and answers
What is the UK inflation rate?
CPI inflation was 3.5% in the 12 months to September 2026; CPIH (including owner-occupiers' housing costs) was 3.6%.
Which prices are rising fastest?
Transport (6.6%), Communication (5.8%), Housing, water and fuels (5.3%).
Source: Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation (MM23) — series D7G7, L55O, D7G8–D7GJ (Open Government Licence v3.0).