London, October 21 (QNA) - British annual inflation rate rose to 3.5% in September, its highest since October 2025, compared to 3.1% in August and above expectations of 3.4%.

Transport made the largest upward contribution, with inflation rising to 6.6% from 4.6%, driven mainly by motor fuels, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.

Petrol prices rose 8.2 pence per liter month-on-month to 169.5 pence, the highest since August 2022, while diesel prices increased 10.7 pence to 192.5 pence, the highest since July 2022.

Inflation also rose for housing and household services to 5.3%, communication 5.8%, and recreation and culture 2.3%.

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4%, following a 0.5% increase in August. (QNA)