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UK Inflation Rose to 3.1% in August 2026 as Fuel Prices Jumped

UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August 2026, matching forecasts, as surging fuel prices drove the increase and the Bank of England prepared its next rate decision.

UK Inflation Rose to 3.1% in August 2026 as Fuel Prices Jumped

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UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August 2026, matching forecasts, as surging fuel prices drove the increase and the Bank of England prepared its next rate decision.

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UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August 2026, matching forecasts, as surging fuel prices drove the increase and the Bank of England prepared its next rate decision.

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