Crude oil input costs drive UK factory prices higher in September
Source: Office for National Statistics, "Producer price inflation, UK: September 2026, including services July to September 2026", published 21 October 2026.
What the source says
Output prices for other manufacturing rose on higher plastic product prices, with PVC and resin input costs up on the Middle East conflict. Input prices rose 8.3% on the year, output 4.6%, crude oil inputs 51.0%.
Allbase view
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.
Our reading of the release, not a statement from the source. Checked against the release on 10 Nov 2026.
Figures from this release
- ONS input PPI, materials and fuels, Sep 2026: index 169.7Index · Sep 2026169.7Up
- ONS output PPI, manufactured products, Sep 2026: index 151.0Index · Sep 2026151Up
- ONS crude oil input prices, Sep 2026: +51.0% on the yearSep 202651%Up
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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