| UK inflation remained stable in February 2026, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose 3.2% over the 12 months, unchanged from January. On a monthly basis, CPIH increased by 0.4%, the same rate seen in February 2025.
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) also held steady, rising 3.0% year-on-year in February, with a monthly increase of 0.4%, matching last year’s pace.
Clothing prices were the main driver of the monthly rise in inflation, while falling motor fuel prices helped offset some of the increase.
Core inflation showed a slight uptick. Core CPIH, which excludes energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, rose 3.4% annually, up from 3.3% in January. Goods inflation under CPIH remained unchanged at 1.6%, while services inflation eased slightly to 4.2% from 4.3%.
Similarly, core CPI increased to 3.2% from 3.1%. Goods inflation stayed at 1.6%, while services inflation edged down to 4.3% from 4.4%. |