UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

October 21, 2026 · 9:54 am 1 sources

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• UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices
  The Guardian · October 21, 2026 09:54
  Increase in annual price growth in September comes amid fears rate will breach 4% next year Business live – latest updates UK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices from the conflict in the Middle East that has pushed up the cost of diesel to record…