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Inflation Rises Amid Oil Disruptions
UK inflation has increased due to rising petrol and diesel prices, exacerbated by global oil supply disruptions. The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years to combat persistent inflation.
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NPR
The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.
2026-09-16 09:00 UTC
BBC News
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
2026-09-16 08:49 UTC