ONS Publishes February 2026 UK Consumer Price Inflation Time Series

Overview

• The Office for National Statistics has published the Consumer price inflation, UK: February 2026 time series for public use.
• The release provides long-run data for CPIH, CPI and RPI, including price indices, monthly and annual percentage changes, and the weights used in each basket.
• Users can download the dataset, companion tables and a detailed briefing note from the ONS page on GOV.UK.
• The figures are accredited after an independent review by the Office for Statistics Regulation that found they meet the Code’s standards for trustworthiness, quality and value through clear presentation, sound methods and impartial, public‑interest management.
• CPIH includes housing costs for owner occupiers, CPI supports international comparisons, and RPI is an older legacy measure that some users still consult.