UK CPIH annual rate: goods and services for maintenance
UK CPIH annual rate: goods and services for maintenance stood at 3.3% 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 | |||||||||||
| Goods and services for routine maintenance | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.2 | -0.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 1.5 | |
| Medical products, appliances and equipment | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2 | 3 |
Understanding UK CPIH annual rate: goods and services for maintenance
The UK CPIH annual rate for goods and services for routine maintenance measures the twelve-month percentage price variation for consumable household supplies, cleaning products, and domestic services purchased across the United Kingdom. This category covers everyday domestic upkeep items such as detergents, refuse disposal services, and routine household cleaning agents, excluding major repairs and capital improvements. It captures the intersection of chemical manufacturing costs and basic service sector wage rates.
When analysing this series, researchers should focus on annual percentage comparisons to avoid distortions from supermarket multi-buy offers on cleaning products. Month-on-month figures can fluctuate due to promotional cycles rather than fundamental economic shifts. Compared to durable household equipment, routine maintenance consumables exhibit steady, non-cyclical price growth closely tied to fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of items are classified under routine household maintenance?
- Cleaning products, detergents, refuse collection, and basic consumable household supplies form the core of this category.
- How do supermarket promotions affect cleaning product price measurements?
- Frequent multi-buy deals and promotional discounting create monthly volatility that is best smoothed using annual rates.
- Does this series include domestic cleaning services provided by agencies?
- Yes, certain routine domestic services are incorporated alongside physical cleaning consumable goods.