"We Should Basically Be Blaming Trump!" | Inflation Increases To 3.1% After Jump In Petrol Prices

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Surging fuel prices helped drive UK inflation higher again last month, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1% in August, compared with 2.9% in July. It was in line with predictions from economists and points to an upward trajectory for inflation since striking a 15-month-low of 2.6% in June. Speaking with Independent Economist Julian Jessop, Talk's Julia Hartley-Brewer says: "We are more reliant on those oil imports because of net zero policies!" #inflation #costofliving #juliahartleybrewer #talk Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines

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