UK inflation is at its highest rate since October 1981

CPI annual inflation rate, %

25%

20

15

Oct 2022

11.1%

10

5

0

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

2020

25%

20

15

Oct 2022

11.1%

10

5

0

1950

1960

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

2020

Guardian graphic. Source: ONS national statistic series (1997-present) and indicative modelled consumer price inflation estimates (1950-1996)