UK CPIH annual rate: electricity, gas and other fuels
UK CPIH annual rate: electricity, gas and other fuels stood at 6% in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price inflation table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1989 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price inflation table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPIH annual rate by group | |||||||||||
| Electricity, gas and other fuels | 6 | 5 | -6.6 | -6.2 | -5.7 | 5 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.6 | |
| Household textiles | -1.2 | -0.7 | -1.2 | -1.2 | 0.8 | -0.8 | -0.7 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
Understanding UK CPIH annual rate: electricity, gas and other fuels
Proportional shifts over a twelve-month period in consumer retail tariffs for domestic power supplies across the United Kingdom are quantified by this index component. Unlike sibling categories monitoring food or manufactured goods, this measure tracks piped energy and secondary power sources subject to regulated price caps, wholesale commodity markets, and infrastructure tariffs.
Reading this series demands careful attention to regulatory reset dates and wholesale market adjustments, which frequently introduce sudden step-changes rather than gradual shifts. Monthly figures reflect billing adjustments that can be influenced by seasonal consumption patterns, making the twelve-month comparison preferable for identifying sustained price direction. Analysts comparing this energy measure with broader inflation gauges must account for the high volatility of utility tariffs, which can disproportionately sway headline indices during periods of global commodity stress.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific utilities are covered in this grouping?
- The category includes mains electricity, piped gas, and other home heating fuels such as liquid fuels and solid biomass.
- Why do price movements in this series often appear sudden?
- Tariff caps and periodic price reviews by suppliers cause rates to shift in discrete steps rather than continuous increments.
- How does home heating oil compare to piped gas in this index?
- Heating oil prices track unregulated wholesale petroleum markets closely, whereas piped gas and electricity follow regulated tariff structures.