Shoppers make their way around various stalls at Bury Market in Bury, Greater Manchester on March 25, 2026. Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent in February, official data showed on March 25 ahead of an expected jump as the Middle East war has sent oil prices surging. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Shoppers make their way around various stalls at Bury Market in Bury, Greater Manchester on March 25, 2026. Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent in February, official data showed on March 25 ahead of an expected jump as the Middle East war has sent oil prices surging. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

A man works at a stall selling shoes at Bury Market in Bury, Greater Manchester on March 25, 2026. Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent in February, official data showed on March 25 ahead of an expected jump as the Middle East war has sent oil prices surging. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Shoppers make their way around various stalls at Bury Market in Bury, Greater Manchester on March 25, 2026. Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent in February, official data showed on March 25 ahead of an expected jump as the Middle East war has sent oil prices surging. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

A shopper (R) buys fresh items at one of the stalls at Bury Market in Bury, Greater Manchester on March 25, 2026. Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent in February, official data showed on March 25 ahead of an expected jump as the Middle East war has sent oil prices surging. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Shoppers look at bananas for sale at Bury Market in Bury, Greater Manchester on March 25, 2026. Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent in February, official data showed on March 25 ahead of an expected jump as the Middle East war has sent oil prices surging. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

Shoppers make their way around various stalls at Bury Market in Bury, Greater Manchester on March 25, 2026. Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent in February, official data showed on March 25 ahead of an expected jump as the Middle East war has sent oil prices surging. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

A shopper looks at items in a shop at Bury Market in Bury, Greater Manchester on March 25, 2026. Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent in February, official data showed on March 25 ahead of an expected jump as the Middle East war has sent oil prices surging. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)