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description: "U.K. consumer price inflation accelerated to 2.9% annually in July, up from 2.6% in June, driven by rising household energy prices linked to the Middle East crisis. The Office for National Statistics reported that monthly inflation rose 0.3%, aligning with economists' expectations and marking the highest annual growth in four months."
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# U.K. Inflation Rises On Household Energy Bills

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U.K. consumer price inflation accelerated in July as the Middle East crisis stoked household energy prices, official data showed Wednesday. 

The consumer price index posted an annual growth of 2.9 percent in July, faster than the 2.6 percent rise in June, the Office for National Statistics said. This was the highest in four months and matched economists' expectations.

On a monthly basis, consumer prices moved up 0.3 percent, following a 0.1 percent gain. Monthly inflation also came in line with expectations. 

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