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UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, driven by higher petrol, diesel and airfare prices amid Middle East conflict and oil supply disruption. The article reports impacts on drivers, small petrol retailers, and households, and includes reactions from economists and political figures.
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Oil prices edged lower in early European trading Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. Brent and WTI fell but remained near four-month highs amid Middle East supply disruptions and Houthi advances.
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Saudi Arabia's-led coalition said it intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca, while the Houthis denied targeting the holy city and said their attacks were retaliation for Saudi strikes. The report covers the regional escalation, Red Sea shipping risks, US-Saudi contacts, a UN Security Council meeting, and Yemen's humanitarian toll.
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Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, according to the Saudi-led coalition, which said Mecca’s security is a red line. Houthi officials denied targeting Mecca as regional attacks continued and concerns grew over oil exports and shipping routes.