Fuel price inflation in the UK, May 2026: 24.6%
Fuel price inflation in the UK was 24.6% in May 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (April 2026): 23% (+1.6 pp).
- A year earlier (May 2025): -10.9%.
- A newer figure is available: 29.8% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in May 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| U.S. | 40.5% |
| Canada | 33.19% |
| France | 29.2% |
| Netherlands | 27.6% |
| Belgium | 27% |
| Sweden | 26.9% |
| Austria | 26% |
| UK | 24.6% |
| Finland | 23.6% |
| South Korea | 23.07% |
| Denmark | 22.5% |
| Germany | 17.7% |
| Italy | 16.9% |
| Spain | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 14.6% |
| Switzerland | 12.7% |
| Australia | 7.7% |
| Norway | 0.4% |
| Japan | -7% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)