Fuel price inflation in the UK, August 2026: 23%
Fuel price inflation in the UK was 23% in August 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (July 2026): 15.5% (+7.5 pp).
- A year earlier (August 2025): -4.9%.
- A newer figure is available: 29.8% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in August 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Finland | 27.6% |
| Germany | 27.5% |
| U.S. | 27.4% |
| France | 27.4% |
| Austria | 25.7% |
| Belgium | 25.3% |
| Spain | 23.9% |
| Netherlands | 23.6% |
| UK | 23% |
| Canada | 22.78% |
| Denmark | 20.9% |
| Italy | 20.3% |
| Switzerland | 18% |
| Australia | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 11.7% |
| South Korea | 11.53% |
| Sweden | 6.1% |
| Norway | -0.1% |
| Japan | -2.6% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)