UK Inflation Surges to 18-Month High of 3.6 Percent

Rising food and fuel costs renew pressure on Bank of England

16 July 2025 · 23:47 UTC

UK inflation has unexpectedly jumped to 3.6 percent, its highest level in 18 months, driven by climbing food and fuel prices, renewing scrutiny of the Bank of England’s plans for interest rate cuts and highlighting persistent cost-of-living challenges.