Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation 2026
United Kingdom
Average food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation
2.4%
-1.8 lower than 2025
vs overall inflation: 3.2%
What's included in food and non-alcoholic beverages?
Food products and non-alcoholic beverages such as bread, meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruit, and soft drinks.
Monthly progress
Monthly food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation during 2026.
Month overview
| Month | Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
|---|---|
| January | 3.6% |
| February | 3.3% |
| March | 3.7% |
| April | 3.0% |
| May | 2.2% |
| June | 1.7% |
| July | 1.3% |
| August | 1.3% |
| September | 1.3% |
| Average | 2.4% |