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News · 22 April 2026

UK inflation expected to reach 3.3% for March

UK inflation expected to reach 3.3% for March

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UK cost of living is set to rise further as economists forecast CPI inflation reaching 3.3% for March, up from 3% in February. The increase is driven mainly by soaring fuel costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran, with petrol prices rising around 6.5% and diesel more than 12% during the month.

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