UK inflation rises to 3.5% in September on surging fuel costs

At a glance

UK inflation climbed to 3.5% in the year to September, coming in higher than expected.2 3
Surging fuel prices drove the overall increase in annual price growth.1 2 3
The acceleration in prices came shortly before an upcoming government budget.1 3

United Kingdom inflation increased to 3.5% in the 12 months through September.1 2 3

The monthly acceleration rose higher than had been expected.2 3

Rising motor fuel prices served as a primary driver of the increase.1 2 3

The uptick in inflation arrived just ahead of the government's upcoming budget.1 3

Where sources agree

UK inflation reached 3.5% in September3 of 3
Surging fuel costs drove the inflation increase3 of 3
The inflation rate was higher than anticipated2 of 3
The data arrived ahead of the government budget2 of 3

Who covered this

2 International1 National

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