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31.08.202623:01:00UTC+00UK BRC Shop Price Inflation Accelerates to 1.5% Year-on-Year in August

The latest data from the BRC Shop Price Index show that annual shop price inflation in the United Kingdom has picked up, with the indicator rising to 1.5% year-on-year as of 31 August 2026. This marks an acceleration from the previous reading of 0.9%, indicating that retail prices are increasing at a faster pace than in the prior month.

The index measures the change in shop prices compared with the same month a year earlier, providing a snapshot of inflationary pressures on the UK high street. The current 1.5% figure compares the latest month’s prices to those a year ago, while the earlier 0.9% reading reflected the previous month’s prices versus their level a year before. The move higher suggests that cost pressures or pricing power in the retail sector have strengthened recently, a development closely watched by consumers, retailers, and policymakers alike.

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