UK households raised their inflation expectations in September, with one-year expectations increasing to 4.5% from 3.9% in August, according to a Citi and YouGov survey.

Longer-term expectations also rose to 4.3%. Reuters reported that the figures are being watched by the Bank of England as energy costs remain a concern.

The survey covers more than 2,000 British households and provides one measure of how consumers perceive future price pressures.

Source: Reuters/Citi/YouGov. Published September 30, 2026.

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