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UK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump by almost a quarter
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· September 16, 2026
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Key points 1%, indicating a notable change in economic conditions. Further details about this development are available from The Guardian.
A recent increase in motor fuel prices has contributed to a rise in inflation. Motor fuel prices jumped by almost a quarter, which is a significant factor in the current inflation rate.
Inflation has reached 3.1%, indicating a notable change in economic conditions. Further details about this development are available from The Guardian.
The source provides more information about the current state of inflation and the factors contributing to its rise, including the increase in motor fuel prices.
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