diff --git a/fpdf/fpdf.py b/fpdf/fpdf.py
index 040dc5a2f..347a1c679 100644
--- a/fpdf/fpdf.py
+++ b/fpdf/fpdf.py
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ class Image:
 )
 
 # Public global variables:
-FPDF_VERSION = "2.7.1"
+FPDF_VERSION = "2.7.2"
 PAGE_FORMATS = {
     "a3": (841.89, 1190.55),
     "a4": (595.28, 841.89),