UK PPI input index: materials and fuels
UK PPI input index: materials and fuels stood at 166.4 in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Producer price inflation table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1984 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Producer price inflation table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input prices, materials and fuels | 166.4 | 165.8 | 167.1 | 170.3 | 169.4 | 165.2 | 158.1 | 156.9 | 156.3 | 157.2 | |
| Output prices, manufactured products including duty | 148.1 | 145.9 | 145.4 | 146.6 | 146.3 | 142.3 | 137.5 | 138 | 138.4 | 138.8 | |
| Output prices, manufactured products excluding duty | 149.7 | 148.7 | 148.1 | 148.3 | 147.8 | 145.8 | 143.7 | 144.4 | 144.4 | 144.7 |
Understanding UK PPI input index: materials and fuels
Expenditure incurred by United Kingdom factories on raw materials, components, semi-manufactures, and operating energy forms the foundation of this input measure. It captures purchases from domestic extractors, agriculture, and overseas suppliers, factoring in import costs, freight, and non-deductible duties. The series contrasts directly with output price indices: whereas output indices capture prices charged for finished goods leaving the gate, this index monitors the upstream cost structure entering the factory floor.
Sharp swings in internationally traded commodities and foreign exchange movements make this series inherently more volatile than corresponding output metrics. Month-on-month changes can be noisy, so evaluating year-on-year movements provides a cleaner indicator of sustained cost pressure passing along the supply pipeline. Users must note that early estimates undergo routine revisions as administrative trade records and survey responses mature, and rebasing shifts weightings to mirror evolving manufacturing input dependencies.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes this input index from an output factory gate index?
- This index tracks the acquisition costs of supplies, fuels, and materials entering factories, rather than the prices set on outgoing finished goods.
- Are imported commodities and foreign-sourced parts covered?
- Yes, imported raw materials, fuels, and components are included alongside domestically sourced supplies, reflecting landed purchase prices.
- Does the series include labour expenses and factory rent?
- No, it restricts its scope strictly to physical intermediate materials and energy, excluding workforce remuneration, capital depreciation, and overhead services.