- Experts forecast inflation will rise as the UK continues to be hit by the economic consequences of the Iran war.
- The consumer prices index (CPI) rose by 2.9% in the 12 months to July 2026, the latest month for which there is data.
- The Bank of England will announce its latest interest rates decision on 17 September; its decision is likely to be influenced by the latest inflation data
UK inflation is expected to rise over the rest of 2026 as conflict in the Middle East continues to push prices up. What will tomorrow’s inflation reading say, and what does it mean for your finances?
2026-09-15T15:14:59.050Z
When will August’s inflation data be released?
August’s inflation data will be released at 7am, 16 September.
It will be published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s official statistics provider, and will include the latest readings for the consumer prices index (CPI), retail prices index (RPI), and the consumer prices index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH).
Inflation data is released by the ONS every month, covering where prices went in the last full month.
2026-09-15T14:48:06.553Z
Good afternoon and welcome to MoneyWeek’s live report on August’s inflation figures
The data will be released on 16 September, so stay with us on this page for rolling commentary on what to expect from the data tomorrow, how it will affect your finances, and the latest breaking news.
SOURCE: moneyweek.com