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Economics9d 1h ago

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation was recorded at 2.8% in May, the same rate as in April.

UK

Who
Office for National Statistics (ONS), Grant Fitzner, Rachel Reeves, economists
What
The 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, such as upward movement from transport costs and downward movement from food prices and domestic heating oil, offset each other.
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The UK's inflation rate remaining steady at 2.8% in May, contrary to economists' predictions, indicates a more stable economic environment than anticipated, driven by offsetting price movements in key sectors.

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