The UK inflation rate rose by 3.3 percent in the year to March, after the US-Israel war with Iran caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three years.

The increase in the pace of price rises - up from 3 percent in the year to February - was in line with economists' expectations.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.

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The UK inflation rate rose by 3.3 percent in the year to March, after the US-Israel war with Iran caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three years.
The increase in the pace of price rises - up from 3 percent in the year to February - was in line with economists' expectations.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Middle East conflict driving up inflation

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