A sharp rise in fuel prices has contributed to an acceleration in inflation, which reached 3.1% in August. This increase is attributed to the surge in fuel costs.

Further information on this development is available from Investing.com. The source provides details on the inflation rate and its connection to fuel prices.

Details on the factors contributing to the inflation rate and its implications can be found through Investing.com, which reported on the acceleration of inflation to 3.1% in August.