Economy · Inflation & prices · 16 October 2026
UK inflation rises to 3.1% in year to August
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in the year to August, according to House of Commons Library. The rate increased from 2.9% in the previous month. EU inflation reached 3.8% in the year to September.
House of Commons Library has published economic indicators showing that UK inflation rose to 3.1% in the year to August. This marks an increase from 2.9% in the year to July. The data provides a current snapshot of price changes across the economy.
Figures published with the announcement show that EU inflation was 3.8% in the year to September, up from 3.2% in the year to August. Eurozone inflation also reached 3.8% in the year to September, its highest level in three years. Germany's inflation stood at 3.3% in the year to September, while France's was 3.4% in the same period.
Romania recorded the highest inflation rate in the EU at 6.5% in the year to September. Sweden recorded the lowest rate at 1.0% in the year to September. The next ONS Consumer Prices Bulletin is scheduled for 21 October 2026.
The next Eurostat HICP flash estimate update is due on 4 November 2026, followed by the next Eurostat HICP update on 18 November 2026. These dates outline the upcoming release schedule for further inflation data.
Written by StreetOwl from House of Commons Library’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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