UK consumer price inflation returned above 3% in August, reaching 3.1% from 2.9% in July, driven by a near-25% annual surge in motor fuel prices linked to the Iran war. The increase adds pressure on households and complicates the Bank of England's upcoming interest rate decision.
UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% as Fuel Prices Jump by Almost a Quarter
UK consumer price inflation returned above 3% in August, reaching 3.1% from 2.9% in July, driven by a near-25% annual surge in motor fuel prices linked to the Iran war. The increase adds pressure on households and complicates the Bank of England's upcoming interest rate decision.
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