Consumer price inflation in the UK, May 2026: 2.8%
Consumer price inflation in the UK was 2.8% in May 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (April 2026): 2.8% (unchanged).
- A year earlier (May 2025): 3.4%.
- A newer figure is available: 3.5% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in May 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| U.S. | 4.2% |
| Australia | 4% |
| Spain | 3.6% |
| Canada | 3.23% |
| Italy | 3.2% |
| South Korea | 3.1% |
| UK | 2.8% |
| France | 2.8% |
| Germany | 2.7% |
| Japan | 1.5% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)