# UK inflation rises more than expected, fuelling rate-hike expectations

https://mins.news/en/item/109155

- euronews, 2026-10-21 08:52 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/uk-inflation-jumps-more-than-expected-fuelling-rate-hike-expectations

> Britain’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.5% in September, exceeding forecasts as fuel prices surged. The figures come a week before the government presents its autumn budget, while public sector net debt has passed £3 trillion.

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