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UK inflation jumps as Mideast war raises energy prices

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven by surging oil and gas prices after the Middle East conflict. The increase signals higher living costs for consumers, especially for energy‑related expenses.

Britain's annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3 percent in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed Wednesday. The post UK inflation jumps as Mideast war raises energy prices appeared first on Vanguard News.