Average price of milk in the UK
In September 2026, the official estimated average price of milk in the UK was £1.86 per 2,272 mL (£0.82 per liter, £3.10 per gallon), according to the Office for National Statistics. That is 2% higher than in September 2025.
ONS publishes these averages as official statistics in development: estimates that mainly show how prices change, not exact shelf prices.
These are official averages for information only — not offers, quotes or the price at any particular store.
- Latest average
- £1.86
- per 2,272 mL, Sep 2026
- 12-month change
- +2%
- since Sep 2025
- 24-month high
- £1.87
- Jan 2026
- 24-month low
- £1.62
- Jan 2025
Price of milk over the last 24 months
From January 2025 to September 2026, the average price of milk ranged from £1.62 (January 2025) to £1.87 (January 2026) per 2,272 mL.
Show the data table
| Month | Per 2,272 mL | Per liter |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | £1.86 | £0.82 |
| August 2026 | £1.84 | £0.81 |
| July 2026 | £1.81 | £0.80 |
| June 2026 | £1.79 | £0.79 |
| May 2026 | £1.84 | £0.81 |
| April 2026 | £1.84 | £0.81 |
| March 2026 | £1.83 | £0.81 |
| February 2026 | £1.84 | £0.81 |
| January 2026 | £1.87 | £0.82 |
| December 2025 | £1.85 | £0.81 |
| November 2025 | £1.85 | £0.81 |
| October 2025 | £1.86 | £0.82 |
| September 2025 | £1.82 | £0.80 |
| August 2025 | £1.81 | £0.80 |
| July 2025 | £1.80 | £0.79 |
| June 2025 | £1.75 | £0.77 |
| May 2025 | £1.71 | £0.75 |
| April 2025 | £1.66 | £0.73 |
| March 2025 | £1.63 | £0.72 |
| February 2025 | £1.62 | £0.71 |
| January 2025 | £1.62 | £0.71 |
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Average price of milk in other units
| Unit | Average price |
|---|---|
| per gallon | £3.10 |
| per half gallon | £1.55 |
| per liter | £0.82 |
| per quart | £0.77 |
| per fluid ounce | £0.02 |
What is measured
- Item, as the source defines it: Milk - cow's (whole, fresh), per 2272 ml
- Area: United Kingdom · Series Milk - cow's (whole, fresh)
- ONS average prices are official statistics in development: a January average moved by the item’s monthly price index. Prices include VAT where it applies. Items and averages are revised each March with the shopping basket. Fresh whole milk, priced per 4-pint (2,272 mL) bottle.
- Official estimate for the UK: a January average carried forward each month by the item’s price index, so it mainly shows price change. Prices vary by shop, brand and pack size.
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0.
Data: Shopping prices comparison tool (average prices). Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last updated on this site: October 21, 2026. Next update: October 2026 data, expected around late November 2026.