The inflation rate in the UK reached 3.5% in September.

The inflation rate in the UK reached 3.5% in September.

According to the published official statistics, the annual inflation rate in Great Britain rose more than expected in September and reached 3.5% in September compared to 3.1% in August.

According to a survey of economists by Reuters, the rate of consumer price inflation was predicted to reach 3.4% on average with the increase in energy prices caused by the Iran war.

Compared to most Western countries, Britain suffered more from the Persian Gulf War because it is heavily dependent on natural gas imports.