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United Kingdom CPI Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, index 2015=100

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode UK.CPI.M.NSA.GRP-FOODALCTOB

Latest (y/y)1.6%September 2026
Previous (y/y)1.6%August 2026
Level148.4September 2026

United Kingdom CPI Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, index 2015=100 was up 1.6% year on year in September 2026, compared with 1.6% in August 2026.

The level stood at 148.4 (index).

That is the lowest reading since October 2021.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −1.2% (Sep 2016) to 16.1% (Apr 2023), averaging 4.1%.

United Kingdom CPI Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, index 2015=100, annual % change, Jan 1989 – Sep 2026−5%0%5%10%15%19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom CPI Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, index 2015=100, annual % change, Jan 1989 – Sep 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
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United Kingdom CPI Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, index 2015=100, level (index).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026148.41.6
August 2026148.71.6
July 2026148.11.6
June 2026148.01.8
May 2026148.22.3
April 2026148.43.0
March 2026148.43.6
February 2026147.93.4
January 2026148.03.9
December 2025147.64.8
November 2025146.44.2
October 2025146.75.2
September 2025146.14.9
August 2025146.35.3
July 2025145.75.1
June 2025145.45.0
May 2025144.94.7
April 2025144.14.0
March 2025143.23.6
February 2025143.13.9
January 2025142.53.7
December 2024140.92.8
November 2024140.53.2
October 2024139.52.7

Last 24 observations. The full history (465 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1988
Observations465
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high16.1% (Apr 2023)
10-year low−1.2% (Sep 2016)
10-year average4.1%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.CPI.M.NSA.GRP-FOODALCTOB

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FAQ

What is the current cPI Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, index 2015=100 in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is 1.6% year on year for September 2026, published by UK Office for National Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from UK Office for National Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code UK.CPI.M.NSA.GRP-FOODALCTOB.

Last updated 2026-10-23. Source: UK Office for National Statistics. Original title: “UK CPI Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, index 2015=100”.