UK inflation jumps as Mideast war propels energy prices

Britain’s annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3 percent in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased from 3.0 percent in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. “Inflation climbed in March, largely due […] The post UK inflation jumps as Mideast war propels energy prices appeared first on Digital Journal.