Kuwait’s consumer price inflation ticked higher in August 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.40% year-on-year, up from 2.19% in July 2026. The latest figures, updated on 10 November 2026, indicate a modest acceleration in price growth compared with the same month a year earlier.
The data are based on year-on-year comparisons, meaning the August reading reflects how prices in August 2026 have changed relative to August 2025, while the July figure measured price changes versus July 2025. The slight increase suggests that inflationary pressures remain contained but are gradually firming as the year progresses. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases to gauge whether this uptick marks the start of a sustained upward trend or a temporary fluctuation in Kuwait’s inflation profile.
