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Examples of where inflation jumped in August – and where it eased
- The UK's headline rate of inflation remained unchanged in August, contrasting with price jumps in everyday groceries like cheese, fish, and fruit juices, as well as petrol costs, as reported by the Office for National Statistics .
- Average food prices in the UK increased by 4.8% in August compared to a year earlier, marking the highest rate of food price inflation in 18 months, according to ONS data.
- Annual inflation rose for various non-grocery items in August, impacting prices for train travel, children’s clothing, and cinema tickets, as noted in the report.
- Air travel costs dropped by 3.5% in August compared to the previous year, helping to offset other inflationary pressures.
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Examples of where inflation jumped in August – and where it eased
Food price inflation is running at its highest level for 18 months.
·London, United Kingdom
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