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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
UK inflation climbed to an 11-month peak as petrol and diesel costs surged. The Bank of England is now on track for its first rate increase in more than three years. The sharp rise in energy costs drove this unexpected acceleration. Separately, freight markets face their own price pressures. Truckload linehaul rates advanced sharply in July, according to Cass Information Systems data, even as underlying demand remained soft. Transport operators continue managing escalating fuel expenses and capacity constraints as central banks globally assess monetary policy paths.
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