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British inflation unexpectedly held at 2.8% in May, unchanged from April, despite economists forecasting a rise to 3.0%, due to lower food and fuel prices offsetting higher airfares and petrol.
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Who
economists, Yael Selfin, Andrew Bailey
What
British inflation unexpectedly held at 2.8% in May, unchanged from April, despite economists forecasting a rise to 3.0%, due to lower food and fuel prices offsetting higher airfares and petrol.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:24:43 GMT · 9d 0h ago
Where
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Why
Lower prices for meat, vegetables, dairy products, and domestic heating oil helped offset a jump in airfares and petrol, leading to inflation holding steady.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The unexpected stability in inflation strengthens the case for the Bank of England to maintain current interest rates, as underlying inflationary pressures have not shown clear signs of strengthening. This could lead to a cautious approach by the central bank in its upcoming rates decision.
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