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Core inflation

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

2.2 %
-0.8pp vs 2026-04

As of 2026-05

Historical trend

About this indicator

Source
ONS
Update frequency
Monthly
Last updated
22 June 2026
Licence
OGL v3
Direction
↓ Falling

Statistics

Latest
2.2 %
Period high
5.1 %
Period low
2.2 %
Period average
4.1 %