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UK inflation rises to 3.5% in September, highest in nearly a year

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UK inflation rose to its highest level in nearly a year, driven by fuel prices amid the war with Iran, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics. Consumer prices rose 3.5% in the 12 months to September, up from 3.1% in August, above the 3.4% expected by economists and above the Bank of England's 2% target. Vehicle fuels jumped 30% year on year. Economists expect a rate hike on November 5.

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  • Annual UK inflation went from 3.1% in August to 3.5% in September, the highest reading since October last year.
  • The figure beat the 3.4% expected by most economists and remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
  • Vehicle fuels rose 30% over 12 months, versus 23% annual growth in August, due to the war with Iran and bottlenecks in the Strait of Hormuz.
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