UK inflation jumps to 3.1% in August as fuel prices rise
Britain’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9%, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Middle East war, official data shows. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-inflation-jumps-to-3-1-in-august-as-fuel-prices-rise/
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Britain’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9%, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Middle East war, official data shows.
Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-inflation-jumps-to-3-1-in-august-as-fuel-prices-rise/
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- September 16, 2026
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