Higher fuel costs set to drive uptick in August inflation

U.K. Inflation Inches Higher On Rising Fuel Bills

UK inflation has risen back above 3%, and higher energy prices suggest that it could get to 3.6-3.7% over the winter. Read more here.

Higher fuel costs set to drive uptick in August inflation

The Office for National Statistics will reveal the latest rate of UK Consumer Prices Index inflation on Wednesday.

Rising fuel costs push inflation back up

Rising fuel prices across the UK caused overall inflation to climb back upwards by the end of August, says the Office for National Statistics.

Inflation ticks up as fuel costs bite

All three measures of inflation rose by 0.2 percentage points in August 2026, with motor fuel the main driver behind the increase.

UK inflation expected to have risen in August as cost of living squeeze tightens – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. We’re about to learn whether the UK’s cost of living squeeze tightened last month. 7am BST: UK inflation report for August 9.30am…