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United Kingdom CPIH INDEX 08.1 : POSTAL SERVICES 2015=100 ()

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode UK.CPIH.M.NSA.COICOP-08-1

Latest (y/y)4.3%September 2026
Previous (y/y)2.9%August 2026
Level181.0September 2026

United Kingdom CPIH INDEX 08.1 : POSTAL SERVICES 2015=100 () was up 4.3% year on year in September 2026, compared with 2.9% in August 2026.

The level stood at 181.0 (index (2015=100)).

That is the highest reading since September 2025.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 0.0% (Jan 2022) to 22.9% (Oct 2024), averaging 5.9%.

United Kingdom CPIH INDEX 08.1 : POSTAL SERVICES 2015=100 (), annual % change, Jan 1989 – Sep 20260%10%20%30%19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom CPIH INDEX 08.1 : POSTAL SERVICES 2015=100 (), annual % change, Jan 1989 – Sep 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
United Kingdom CPIH INDEX 08.1 : POSTAL SERVICES 2015=100 (), level (index (2015=100))05010015020019901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom CPIH INDEX 08.1 : POSTAL SERVICES 2015=100 (), level (index (2015=100)).

Showing the full history (downsampled for display). Open the interactive chart to zoom and switch transforms.

Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026181.04.3
August 2026180.22.9
July 2026178.81.9
June 2026178.81.9
May 2026178.81.9
April 2026180.93.1
March 2026174.83.3
February 2026174.82.5
January 2026175.23.5
December 2025175.71.4
November 2025175.73.7
October 2025175.72.7
September 2025173.66.8
August 2025175.27.5
July 2025175.47.6
June 2025175.47.0
May 2025175.47.0
April 2025175.47.0
March 2025169.215.5
February 2025170.616.5
January 2025169.215.5
December 2024173.218.2
November 2024169.515.7
October 2024171.022.9

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

Get United Kingdom CPIH INDEX 08.1 : POSTAL SERVICES 2015=100 () in your code or spreadsheet

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curl -H "X-API-Key: $MAKROGNOSIS_KEY" \
  "https://makrognosis.robomacro.com/v1/series/UK.CPIH.M.NSA.COICOP-08-1"

# Python
import requests
r = requests.get("https://makrognosis.robomacro.com/v1/series/UK.CPIH.M.NSA.COICOP-08-1",
                 headers={"X-API-Key": KEY})
obs = r.json()["observations"]
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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1988
Observations465
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (2015=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high22.9% (Oct 2024)
10-year low0.0% (Jan 2022)
10-year average5.9%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.CPIH.M.NSA.COICOP-08-1

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FAQ

What is the current cPIH INDEX 08.1 : POSTAL SERVICES 2015=100 () in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is 4.3% 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.CPIH.M.NSA.COICOP-08-1.

Last updated 2026-10-22. Source: UK Office for National Statistics. Original title: “CPIH INDEX 08.1 : POSTAL SERVICES 2015=100 (UK)”.