UK September producer prices rose 4.76% year-on-year, marking the highest increase in nearly three and a half years.

⑴ In September 2026, the UK’s producer prices rose by 4.76% year-on-year, up from a revised 3.8% in August, exceeding the expected 4.3% and marking the fastest growth since April 2023. ⑵ Out of 10 product categories, 8 contributed positively to the annualized increase, with the price of coke and refined petroleum products rising from 50.8% in August to 63.3%, driven by higher energy costs. ⑶ On a month-on-month basis, producer prices increased by 0.8%, compared to a 0.7% rise in August, exceeding the expected 0.7% and marking the fastest growth in five months.