UK inflation rises to 3.5% in September on fuel price surge
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Inflation is rising in the UK, US and Canada, putting a Fed rate hike back in play.
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8 updatesWed, Oct 21, 2026
- Food price inflation holds steady as fuel costs drive the rise in SeptemberSurging Fuel Costs Drive Up UK Inflation, But Food Price Rises Remain Steady1 sourceRead story
Economists say a Bank of England rate hike next month is 'firmly on the table'Interest rate hike ‘firmly on table’ after inflation rises to 11-month high1 sourceRead story
Mortgage brokers assess what the higher-than-expected inflation means for borrowersWhat September's ‘higher than anticipated’ inflation means for mortgages1 sourceRead story
Breakdown shows air fares and entertainment tickets also lifted prices; inflation at near one-year highWhat factors helped lift inflation in September -- and where did prices fall?8 sourcesRead story
Public borrowing also beats forecasts, adding pressure ahead of Healey's first budgetUK inflation and borrowing climb before Healey's first budget6 sourcesRead story
- UK inflation rises to 3.5% in September, above forecasts, as Middle East war lifts fuel pricesInflation rate up to 3.5% as fuel prices surge amid Middle East conflict5 sourcesRead story
Analysts say faster inflation could pave the way for a Bank of England rate hike in NovemberUK CPI set to accelerate, paving the way for a BoE interest rate hike in November1 sourceRead story
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
