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Inflation remains at 2.8%, slightly lower than expected

Inflation remains at 2.8%, slightly lower than expected
BBC Business Wednesday 17 June 2026, 06:07 UTC 1 min read
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Transport costs were rising the fastest, while the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages fell slightly.

Transport costs were rising the fastest, while the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages fell slightly.
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