Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation rate up to 3.1%

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

Business & Economy

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation rate up to 3.1%

The inflation rate in the UK has risen to 3.1%, moving further away from the Bank of England's 2% target. This increase is attributed to rising petrol and diesel prices, exacerbated by the Middle East conflict disrupting global oil supplies.

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