Cost of living
CPI inflation, annual rate
3.1%
2026 AUG · ▲ 0.2pp vs previous
Overdue · as of 16 Sept 2026due in 2d
33d old · Monthly, mid-month
What is the UK inflation rate?
Office for National Statistics reports 3.1% for 2026 AUG.
Published: 16 Sept 2026 · Data age: 33d old · Next release: 21 Oct 2026
Office for National Statistics — original publicationOffice for National Statistics
What this figure means
This is the published annual CPI rate for the stated month, not a real-time price measure or CPIH. Individual households face different changes in costs.