UK CPI and RPI 1989 to 2019
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) is the main measure of inflation.
It is produced in line with international standards and is the measure used for the Bank of England’s 2% inflation target.
The Retail Prices Index (RPI) is no longer classified as a National Statistic as the way it is calculated does not meet international standards.
It is included here as it is well-known and is the longest running measure of inflation.
The CPI inflation rate was 1.8% in January 2019, the lowest that it has been since January 2017.
The RPI inflation rate was 2.7% in January 2019, the lowest it has been since December 2016.
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