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# United Kingdom Inflation Rate

> United Kingdom inflation rate is 3.0% as of Jul 2026, from 2.8%. History from 1956, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Inflation Rate in United Kingdom rose to 3.0% in Jul 2026 from 2.8% in Jun 2026.

Inflation Rate in United Kingdom averaged 2.8% from 1956 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 26.9% in Aug 1975 and a record low of -0.8% in Jun 1959. The series is reported monthly with history from 1956.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3.0% | 2.8% | 26.9% (Aug 1975) | -0.8% (Jun 1959) | 1956–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is United Kingdom's inflation rate right now?**

Inflation Rate in United Kingdom is 3.0% as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for United Kingdom's inflation rate?**

The all-time high is 26.9% (Aug 1975); the record low is -0.8% (Jun 1959), over a series starting in 1956.

**How often is this series updated?**

Inflation Rate for United Kingdom is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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