UK SPPI: transportation and storage
UK SPPI: transportation and storage stood at 151.7 in Q2 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Services producer prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q4 2008 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services producer prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services price index by industry | |||||||||||
| H Transportation and storage | 151.7 | 141.3 | 140.4 | 140.1 | 139.2 | 139.5 | 138.6 | 139.6 | 136.7 | 135.6 | |
| H49 Land transport and pipelines | 135.8 | 132.4 | 131.3 | 131.3 | 131.3 | 129.9 | 129.1 | 128.7 | 127.7 | 126 |
Understanding UK SPPI: transportation and storage
Freight movement and storage infrastructure charges agreed across the United Kingdom form the boundary of this sectoral index. The series captures corporate rates for moving cargo across domestic transport networks, operating transit terminals, and maintaining inventory facilities for business clients. It aggregates road freight, rail haulage, shipping, aviation cargo, and dedicated storage depots, contrasting with mode-specific sub-indices by tracking the aggregate logistics cost burden borne by UK businesses.
Readings are published without seasonal adjustment, reflecting natural surges in transport demand during major commercial replenishment periods. Revisions are standard in the initial quarters following first release, reflecting retrospective adjustments to fuel surcharge mechanisms and off-peak rebate accounting. Comparing the index on a year-on-year basis is strongly recommended to filter out volatile quarterly shifts caused by short-term energy adjustments and seasonal freight volumes. Users should note that this series measures domestic carrier charges and excludes international customs tariffs or foreign-flagged transport services.
Frequently asked questions
- Are fuel surcharges included in these freight and storage prices?
- Yes, invoiced fuel surcharges and handling levies paid by commercial customers are included in the monitored transaction prices.
- How does this broad series differ from individual modal transport indices?
- It combines all forms of freight conveyance and depot operations into a unified aggregate weighted by industry turnover.
- Can these figures be compared directly with passenger travel fare indices?
- No, the index is restricted to business-to-business transport and cargo logistics, excluding consumer passenger journeys.