The United Kingdom’s Consumer Price Index (CPI, n.s.a) inched higher in February 2026, signaling a modest pickup in price levels. The index rose to 140.10, up from 139.50 recorded in January 2026.
While the increase is relatively small, the upward move suggests that consumer prices continued to drift higher through late winter. The change reflects a gradual build-up in overall price pressures rather than a sharp inflation spike.
The latest CPI figure, updated on 25 March 2026, will factor into how investors and policymakers assess the near-term inflation environment in the UK and could influence expectations around future monetary policy decisions.