Britain’s annual inflation rate rose more than expected to 3.5% in the 12 months to September, driven by surging motor-fuel prices. The increase came ahead of the government’s autumn budget and strengthened expectations of a Bank of England rate rise in November.
WHO:UK inflation data
WHAT:Britain’s annual inflation rate rose more than expected to 3.5% in the 12 months to September.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 4:52 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Surging motor-fuel prices drove the increase.
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