The official measure of what UK manufacturers pay for materials and fuel, charted on release day and read against the notices and rulings that move it.
Office for National Statistics · Monthly · Index, 2015 = 100 · Updated 21 October 2026
Source: Office for National Statistics, Producer Price Index. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Producer costs are rising faster than producers are charging, which leaves a gap that resin, PVC and coating suppliers will want to close. Expect more price notices this autumn, and agree prices before long jobs start.
| Period | Reading | On the month | On the year |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 169.7 | +1.5% | +8.3% |
| August 2026 | 167.2 | +0.5% | |
| July 2026 | 166.4 | -0.5% |
Changes are ONS's own monthly and annual rates, as published.
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