The difference between CPI and RPI RPI refers to the Retail Prices Index, which is the longest-standing measure of inflation in the UK. It broadly measures the same goods and services as the CPI, but also includes mortgage interest payments. House prices and interest rates therefore affect the...
The CPI vs RPI debate has been going on forever, to know forecast or compare or to know what has happened with retail and consumer prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is commonly heard and used globally. RPI, on the other, is more UK-specific and outdated for use. Let’s look at...