Why was the official status of producer price data revoked?

The UK's Office for National Statistics temporarily removed the official status due to an error in how 'chain-linking' methods were coded into its data production system.

What indices are affected by this suspension?

The changes affect the producer price indices, including the export price index, import price index, and services producer price indices.

Are consumer price inflation measures impacted?

No, measures of consumer price inflation remain unaffected by the suspension of the producer price data.

When was the publication of new producer price data suspended?

The publication of new producer price data was suspended in March after the error was discovered.

What is the next step for the removed data?

The Office for Statistics Regulation has agreed to the ONS's request to remove the 'accredited official status' from the older data, pending potential revisions.

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UK removes official accreditation from past producer price data

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Posted on May 23, 2025

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Last updated: January 23, 2026

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UK removes official accreditation from past producer price data

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UK Temporarily Revokes Official Status of Producer Price Data

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