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UK inflation rises to 3.3% in March as Middle East war lifts energy costs

Annual inflation climbed to 3.3% in March after the Middle East conflict pushed oil and gas prices higher, official data showed.

Published Apr 22, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Britain's annual inflation rate rose to 3.3 percent in March, official figures showed Wednesday. The increase was driven by a spike in oil and gas prices linked to the war in the Middle East.