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Core inflation

CPI excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco — shows underlying domestic price pressure.

1.3 %
0.0pp vs 2026-07

As of 2026-08

Historical trend

Trend summary

Core inflation was 1.3% in 2026-08, unchanged from 2026-07.

Trend

  • Over the available record (1989-01–2026-08), it has ranged from -3.3% in 2015-02 to 19% in 2023-03.
  • The latest reading is below the record average of 3.0%.

Generated from the published series — describes direction, magnitude and range only, with no editorial judgement or forecasts.

About this indicator

Source
ONS
Update frequency
Monthly
Last updated
9 October 2026
Next update
9 November 2026
Licence
OGL v3
Direction
→ Flat

Statistics

Latest
1.3%
Period high
5.1%
Period low
1.3%
Period average
3.3%