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UK inflation jumps to 3.3% fuel costs surge as Middle East tensions bite
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Fuel prices pushed inflation higher, and forecasts warn it
UK inflation climbed to 3.3% in March from 3.0% in February, driven by higher fuel prices linked to intensifying Middle East tensions. The reading came in slightly above expectations, raising concern about additional inflation pressure ahead. Even so, the Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates steady in the near term.
- UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March from 3.0%
- Higher fuel prices amid Middle East tensions drove the increase
- The result slightly beat market expectations
- Bank of England seen holding interest rates for now
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