# Inflation Expected to Rise in September

> UK inflation likely to climb as Iran war disrupts global energy markets.
- Title: Inflation Expected to Rise in September · MoneyWeek | Shortify
- Summary: UK inflation likely to climb as Iran war disrupts global energy markets. September's inflation data shows rising prices driven by Iran war's impact on oil…
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- Source: MoneyWeek — https://moneyweek.com/economy/news/live/inflation-cpi-september-2026-report
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:13:50+00:00
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- Topics: breaking, uk, inflation, iran war, cpi, energy prices, oil prices, bank of england, consumer prices index
## September Inflation Data
September's inflation figures will be published on 21 October at 7am.
## Inflation Rises to 3.1%
The consumer prices index rose by 3.1% in the 12 months to August 2026.
## Iran War Impact
The Iran war has disrupted global energy markets, pushing up oil prices since February.
## Energy Price Hikes
The Ofgem energy price cap rose by 4% on 1 October, bringing average household bills to £1,723 per year.
## Future Energy Costs
Cornwall Insight expects energy bills to rise by 16% in 2027, bringing bills to £1,999.
## Inflation Drivers
Fuel prices rose since February due to the Iran war, contributing to higher inflation.
## Central Bank Projections
The Bank of England expects inflation to reach 3.75% in Q4 2026 before falling to 4% in early 2027.
## Inflation Outlook
Most economists expect UK inflation to remain above 2% for the rest of 2026 and into 2027.
## Key takeaway

September's inflation data shows rising prices driven by Iran war's impact on oil and energy costs.