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UK inflation jumps to 3.1% in August as fuel prices rise
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Britain’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9%, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Middle East war, official data shows.
- Britain’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9%, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Middle East war, official data shows.
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- UK inflation jumps to 3.1% in August as fuel prices rise
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UK inflation jumps to 3.1% in August as fuel prices rise
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: Britain’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9%, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Middle East war, official data shows. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-inflation-jumps-to-3-1-in-august-as-fuel-prices-rise/
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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