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UK inflation rises to 3.1% in August amid higher fuel prices

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Wednesday 16 Sep 2026

(Sharecast News) - UK inflation rose in line with expectations in August amid higher fuel prices, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.
The consumer prices index ticked up to 3.1% year-on-year last month from 2.9% in July. The ONS said transport, particularly motor fuels, made...

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