UK energy inflation rises to 17.9% year on year in September
According to TradingView citing RTT News, the UK CPI energy component reached 17.9% year on year in September 2026, above forecasts.
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what happened
The energy component of the UK consumer price index rose 17.9% year on year in September 2026, TradingView reports, citing RTT News and dpa-AFX. That was slightly above the median forecast of 17.7%.
For comparison, the figure stood at 13.8% in August, while the Bank of England's estimate for this component was 9.9%.
why it matters
Energy has a significant effect on headline inflation in the UK, so the data matter for expectations about Bank of England rates, gilt yields and the pound.
market impact
GBP and gilts: higher energy inflation adds pressure on expectations for Bank of England rate policy.
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sources
- UK SEP CPI ENERGY 17.92% Y/Y (17.7% MED, 9.9% BOE, 13.83% AUG) — TradingView, 21 October 2026 at 06:33 UTC
- UK SEP CPI ENERGY 17.9% Y/Y (17.7% MED, 9.9% BOE, 13.8% AUG) — TradingView, 21 October 2026 at 06:32 UTC
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