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Inflation rises to 2.9% as gas prices soar in fresh headache for Andy Burnham

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.9 per cent in July - up from a 15-month low of 2.6 per cent in June and the highest rate since March, the Office for National Statistics said today.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Aug 19, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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