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Anna Wise

UK inflation expected to have accelerated in September after fuel surge

Higher fuel and energy costs are likely to have pushed up UK inflation in September (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

UK inflation is expected to have accelerated last month as higher fuel and energy costs continue to push up the cost of living, economists think.

The September inflation rate will be watched closely by economists as it is typically used to decide the level that many benefits will increase.

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