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UK inflation rises as global energy shock hits home

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Wednesday 22 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - Inflation rose in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as the war in Iran caused global energy prices to soar.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the consumer price index was 3.3% in the 12 months to March, up from 3% in February and in line with...

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