What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exerted control about accommodation and raised prices again (10)" mean?

The definition is "raised prices again". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). FLAT (synonym="‘accommodation’") in REINED (synonym="‘exerted control’") = REINFLATED; definition: "raised prices again" The answer is REINFLATED.

Exerted control about accommodation and raised prices again (10)

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Exerted control about accommod­ation and raised prices again (10)

Exerted control about accommodation and raised prices again (10)