August inflation data to clarify 2027 Social Security benefit increase
Business · 7 September 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August inflation figures on September 11, 2026. The data is important because it helps calculate how much Social Security payments will rise in 2027.
More than 70 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Each year, the government adjusts payments to keep up with rising prices. This adjustment is called the COLA, or cost-of-living adjustment.
Two research groups have made early estimates. The Senior Citizens League predicted a 3.6 percent increase, while analyst Mary Johnson forecast 3.4 percent. Both figures are higher than the 2.8 percent increase that took effect in 2026.