Petrol and diesel prices rises push UK inflation higher
Petrol and diesel prices rises push UK inflation higher ByDearbail JordanBusiness reportersPublished2 minutes agoUK inflation rose to 3.1% in the year to August after petrol, diesel and airfares stoked price growth. Inflation accelerated from 2.9% in the 12 months to July, according to the Office for National Statistics.Petrol and diesel prices increased further as the conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt global oil supplies.
- ▪Petrol and diesel prices rises push UK inflation higher ByDearbail JordanBusiness reportersPublished2 minutes agoUK inflation rose to 3.1% in the year to August after petrol, diesel and airfares stoked price growth.
- ▪Inflation accelerated from 2.9% in the 12 months to July, according to the Office for National Statistics.Petrol and diesel prices increased further as the conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt global oil supplies.
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| Publication time | Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:06:11 GMT |
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Petrol and diesel prices rises push UK inflation higher ByDearbail JordanBusiness reportersPublished2 minutes agoUK inflation rose to 3.1% in the year to August after petrol, diesel and airfares stoked price growth. Inflation accelerated from 2.9% in the 12 months to July, according to the Office for National Statistics.Petrol and diesel prices increased further as the conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt global oil supplies. The cost of flying also jumped during the key month for summer getaways.Inflation has moved further away from the Bank of England's 2% target.The bank uses interest rates to control inflation.The rate currently stands at 3.75% and the Bank of England is meeting on Thursday to decide whether to change it.Related topicsUK economyCost of Living…
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