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UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

2 outlets 2 reports Published Oct 21, 2026

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Increase in annual price growth in September comes amid fears rate will breach 4% next yearUK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices from the conflict in the Middle East that pushed the cost of diesel above £2 a li...S1
Figure will strengthen expectations of Bank of England rate rise in NovemberS2

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UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

Increase in annual price growth in September comes amid fears rate will breach 4% next yearUK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices f…

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UK inflation rose more than expected to 3.5% in September

Figure will strengthen expectations of Bank of England rate rise in November

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UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

United Kingdom Business & Economy Bank of England

2 outlets 2 reports Published Oct 21, 2026

What to know

Increase in annual price growth in September comes amid fears rate will breach 4% next yearUK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices from the conflict in the Middle East that pushed the cost of diesel above £2 a li...S1
Figure will strengthen expectations of Bank of England rate rise in NovemberS2

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UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

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UK inflation rose more than expected to 3.5% in September

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S2 FtLead 1 report · EN

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UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

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UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

UK inflation rose more than expected to 3.5% in September

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UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

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UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

UK inflation rose more than expected to 3.5% in September

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