How fast are prices rising?

Prices are 3.1% higher than a year ago. Prices are rising faster than the 2% target.

• How fast are prices rising?

  3.1%

  in the 12 months to August 2026

  Up from 2.9% in July 2026

  Warning signPrices are rising faster than the 2% target.

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• How fast are prices rising, apart from food and energy?

  2.6%

  in the 12 months to August 2026

  Same as July 2026

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• How fast are food prices rising?

  1.3%

  in the 12 months to August 2026

  Same as July 2026

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• How fast are service prices rising?

  3.4%

  in the 12 months to August 2026

  Same as July 2026

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