The Office for National Statistics said consumer price inflation rose to 1.5 percent last month, in line forecasts, from a five-year low of 1.1 percent in September.
The Consumer Prices Index also rose to 1.5% last month from 1.1% in September.
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Petrol prices push inflation rate up
Britain’s inflation rate grew in line with predictions during October after a rise in petrol prices.
