The latest official inflation figures for the UK have been released, with the Office for National Statistics publishing the all‑items Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual rate on the 2015=100 basis. The data sit within the Consumer price inflation time series (MM23) and are identified under series ID D7G7, which tracks the percentage change in prices across the full basket of goods and services over a 12‑month period.
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Released on 20 March 2026, the update forms part of the regular consumer price inflation bulletin, with the next scheduled publication due on 22 April 2026. The time series underpins key measures used by policymakers, businesses and households to understand how quickly prices are rising, and it feeds into wider analysis of living costs across the country.
The D7G7 series, presented in percentage terms, is supported by a range of related indicators, including the overall CPI index level (D7BT), monthly rate (D7OE) and associated CPI weights for the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (CHZQ). Together, these measures provide a detailed picture of price movements, from the overall index to how different categories in the inflation basket contribute to the headline rate.
ONS highlights that this series is widely used in publications such as “Consumer price inflation, UK: February 2026”, offering essential context for tracking how inflation is evolving month by month. Users who need further detail, including technical guidance or clarification of methods, are directed to the Consumer Price Inflation team via the dedicated CPI enquiries email address and telephone lines listed alongside the dataset.
