UK Inflation Rates Remain Steady in August 2026, Says ONS

The Office for National Statistics has released consumer price inflation data for the UK covering August 2026. The release presents three principal measures of inflation: the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs, the Consumer Prices Index, and the Retail Prices Index.

The figures show that the UK's inflation rate remains steady at a certain level, with the CPIH rising by a specific percentage over the past month. The CPI also saw a notable increase during this period, while the RPI experienced a slight decline.

The release includes information on items contributing to changes in the CPIH and RPI, as well as details of notable movements in the data. An outlook section looks ahead to the following month's release, providing context for future inflation trends.