Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

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What happened

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:33:42 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. UK rents accelerate, as average London house price falls £19,000 below peak – business live

  2. Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

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