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UK inflation jumps to 2.9% in July as Iran war spikes energy costs

UK inflation jumps to 2.9% in July as Iran war spikes energy costs

UK consumer-price inflation rose to 2.9% in July after conflict in the Middle East sent gas and electricity prices sharply higher, threatening household budgets.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 09:39 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read