UK inflation jumps to 3.1% in August as fuel prices rise

The Punch | 16-09-2026 09:16am |

Britain's annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9%, according to official data. The increase was driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Middle East war.

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