Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Business & Economy

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruptions to global oil supplies due to the Middle East conflict have fueled price growth. This situation has contributed to an increase in inflation in the UK, affecting consumers and the economy as a whole.

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