# Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high

> The Bank of England has held interest rates at their current rate of 3.75% for the sixth time in a row but said they were likely to rise if high energy prices persist.

- Published: 2026-09-17T19:41:25.364Z
- Updated: 2026-09-17T19:41:25.364Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: 10-year UK government bonds, 30-year UK government bonds, Andrew Bailey, Bank of England

## How it developed

- 2026-09-17T19:41:25.364Z - BBC News: [Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm4gjrxez1q0o)

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