# Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:12:27Z
- Updated: 2026-08-20T20:28:18Z
- Section: UK
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrv7jr8n74o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · UK
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A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

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