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Coverage dated October 21, 2026

UK inflation rises to highest in almost a year as Iran war drives fuel prices higher

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Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest rate in almost a year as the Iran war continues to drive up fuel prices. Official figures show consumer prices rose by 3.5% in the year to September, up from 3.1% in August.

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    UK inflation rise to highest in almost a year as Iran war drives fuel prices higher (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. rose to its highest rate in almost a year as the Iran war continues to ratchet up fuel prices, official figures showed Wednesday, cementing market expectations that the Bank of England will raise…

  2. WHEC Rochester

    UK inflation rises to highest in almost a year as Iran war drives fuel prices higher (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest rate in almost a year as the Iran war continues to drive up fuel prices. Official figures show consumer prices rose by 3.5% in the year to September, up from 3.1% in August.

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