UK CPI basket weight: restaurants and hotels
UK CPI basket weight: restaurants and hotels stood at 138.63 parts per 1000 in 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index weights table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1988 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index weights table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI basket, all items | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| CPI weight by division | |||||||||||
| Restaurants and hotels | 138.63 | 136.71 | 145.11 | 138 | 114 | 87 | 119 | 121 | 121 | 126 |
Understanding UK CPI basket weight: restaurants and hotels
This indicator records the proportional allocation for catering services, including restaurant meals, cafe purchases, takeaway food, and hotel accommodation across the United Kingdom. It separates hospitality and dining out provisions from raw grocery purchases and home food preparation. The category reflects consumer spending on prepared food, beverages consumed on premises, and short-term lodging services.
Interpreting this metric requires noting that hospitality spending is highly vulnerable to discretionary income fluctuations and regulatory changes affecting the service sector. Seasonal spikes during summer tourism periods and winter holidays drive distinct intra-year pricing patterns within hotel and catering sub-indices. Analysts comparing this series with retail divisions should remember that hospitality costs incorporate labour, premises, and service elements alongside raw ingredient expenses.
Frequently asked questions
- Are alcoholic drinks served in restaurants included here?
- Yes, alcohol bought and consumed on licensed premises is part of the catering division.
- Does this category cover workplace canteens?
- Yes, catering services in canteens and institutional dining facilities are captured within this grouping.
- How are hotel room rates tracked?
- Accommodation prices are collected monthly, capturing seasonal variations in tourist demand.