# Surging fuel prices push UK inflation rate to 3.5% ahead of Budget

- Source: BBC Business
- Published: 2026-10-21T06:53:25+00:00
- Category: Business
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Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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