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:…

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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:…

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

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