FX.co ★ UK CPI Edges Up in July, Signalling Persistent Price Pressures

The United Kingdom’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, inched higher in July 2026, pointing to ongoing — though modest — price pressures in the economy. The index rose to 142.90 in July from 142.50 in June 2026.

The latest reading, updated on 19 August 2026, highlights a slight month‑on‑month increase in overall consumer prices. While the move is incremental, it will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers as they assess the trajectory of inflation and its potential implications for interest rates and household purchasing power.