Period Covered: 01 07 June 2026
- Shop price inflation was unchanged at 1.2% year on year in
June, against growth of 1.2% in May. This is above the 3-month
average of 1.1%.
- Non-Food inflation increased to 0.6% year on year in June,
against growth of 0.5% in May. This is above the 3-month average
of 0.3%.
- Food inflation decreased to 2.4% year on year in June,
against growth of 2.7% in May. This is below the 3-month average
of 2.7%.
- Fresh Food inflation decreased to 2.8% year on year in June,
against growth of 3.4% in May. This is below the 3-month average
of 3.3%.
- Ambient Food inflation increased to 1.9% year on year in
June, against growth of 1.6% in May. This is in line with the
3-month average of 1.9%.
|
|
OVERALL SPM
|
FOOD
|
NON-FOOD
|
|
% Change
|
On last year
|
On last month
|
On last year
|
On last month
|
On last year
|
On last month
|
|
Jun-26
|
1.2
|
0.4
|
2.4
|
0.5
|
0.6
|
0.3
|
|
May-26
|
1.2
|
0.5
|
2.7
|
-0.1
|
0.5
|
0.8
|
Note: Month-on-month % change refers to changes in the
level of prices.
Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the BRC,
said:
Overall shop price inflation was unchanged in June. Food price
growth eased, and as shoppers made the most of the sunshine,
retailers helped keep the prices of summer treats such as
strawberries and ice cream low thanks to bumper crops and strong
competition. In clothing and general merchandise, retailers
responded to the hot weather with promotions across summer
essentials in clothing, footwear and lighter household textiles,
despite overall non-food inflation rising.
While a competitive market is keeping inflation in check for now,
retailers face mounting cost pressures, including higher National
Insurance, the triple packaging tax and higher input costs from
extreme weather and geopolitical tensions. To support the cost of
living for households, government must reduce the costs of
business. Starting with cutting the taxes and levies on energy
bills would ease pressure on retailers and help keep prices down
for customers.
Mike Watkins, Head of Retailer and Business Insight, NIQ,
said:
Food inflation remains lower than a year helped by price
reductions and higher levels of promotion. There was also some
downward pressure on prices in Non Food seasonal products such as
gardening and DIY, all of which will help shoppers as they manage
their household budgets. With the potential for increased demand
during the summer of sport, retailers will be looking to keep
prices as low as possible for as long as possible.
