FX.co ★ UK CPI Edges Higher in March, Signalling Persistent Price Pressures

The United Kingdom’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, ticked up in March 2026, underscoring ongoing inflationary pressures in the economy. The index rose to 141.00 in March from 140.10 in February 2026.

Although the increase is modest, the move higher suggests that price growth remains entrenched, even as markets and policymakers continue to scrutinise incoming data for signs of easing inflation. The latest figures, updated on 22 April 2026, will feed into expectations around the Bank of England’s future policy decisions and broader economic sentiment in the UK.