2026.11.1011:06:31UTC+00Kuwait’s Monthly Inflation Edges Higher in August as CPI Growth Accelerates

Kuwait’s consumer price inflation picked up modestly in August 2026, with the month-over-month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 0.29%, up from 0.21% in July 2026. The data, updated on 10 November 2026, indicate a slight acceleration in price pressures compared with the previous month.

On a month-over-month basis, the latest reading shows that price growth in August outpaced that of July, when inflation had already increased by 0.21% versus the month before. The current figure of 0.29% reflects continued upward momentum in consumer prices, suggesting a gradual build-up of inflationary pressures rather than a sharp spike.

The comparison period framework highlights that August’s “actual” change (0.29%) is measured against July, while the “previous” change (0.21%) captured July’s movement relative to the prior month. This sequential uptick will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers monitoring inflation trends in Kuwait as the year progresses.