Marea Britanie, din nou sub presiunea scumpirilor. Inflația a ajuns la 3,1% în august

Inflation in the UK rose to 3.1% in August, driven by higher fuel and electronic product prices, according to the ONS. This rate exceeds the Bank of England's 2% target, with pressures from rising energy costs and a chip shortage impacting electronics. Economists had predicted continued cost-of-living pressures, particularly from fuel and air travel costs. The increase in fuel prices was about 7% from July to August, contributing significantly to inflation. The data suggests ongoing inflationary pressures across various sectors, influenced by the demand for chips due to AI development.