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Article BBC Business

Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here

BBC Business May 20, 2026 · 7:57 am Read Original
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−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish
Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here

Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

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Source BBC Business
Published May 20, 2026 · 7:57 am
Article ID 4eu2gx2
Original URL Open source
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Bullish 76.2
−100Neutral+100
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