Energy-Driven Inflation Surges to 4.69% in September as Middle East Conflict Lifts Oil and Gas

September inflation accelerated to 4.69%, driven by a sharp rise in energy prices, with energy inflation jumping to 24.37% from 16.47% in August. The Middle East conflict is pushing up oil and gas prices, with Brent trading higher. This marks a significant inflationary shift, likely complicating central bank policy and pressuring consumer purchasing power.