What factors helped lift inflation in September – and where did prices fall?

Mineral water, fish, rice, crisps, eggs and whole milk all saw a higher rate of inflation in September than in August (Martin Lee/Alamy) -

A sharp rise in the price of fuel, along with a jump in the cost of air fares and tickets for entertainment events, all helped push up the overall rate of UK inflation last month.

While many household groceries also saw their prices accelerate, some items did see an easing of inflation, as did the cost of visiting restaurants and hotels.