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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation was recorded at 2.8% in May, the same rate as in April.
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Who
Office for National Statistics (ONS), Grant Fitzner
What
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation was recorded at 2.8% in May, the same rate as in April.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:24:56 GMT · 9d 1h ago
Where
UK ·
Why
Inflation held steady in May as various price movements offset each other, with upward movement from transport (airfares, vehicle taxes, petrol) offset by lower food prices and domestic heating oil.
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UK inflation remaining steady at 2.8% in May, below economist predictions, indicates a stable economic environment for consumers due to easing food prices offsetting rising transport costs.
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