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14/09/2010
UK Inflation Remains Unchanged
The UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remained unchanged in August at 3.1%, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics has revealed.
This means that the figures remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
The high rate was attributed to rises in the cost of air fare, clothing and food.
Air fares rose by 16.1% this year, with the largest increases on long haul and European flights.
Clothing and footwear prices also rose by 2.8% this year, with the largest increases seen in women's outerwear, while food prices also rose, particularly bread, cereals and vegetables.
However, fuel prices fell by 1% between July and August this year, while prices of second-hand cars dropped between July and August, compared to sharp price rises during the same period last year.
Meanwhile, Retail Price Index inflation dropped slightly last month to 4.7% from 4.8% in July.
(KMcA/GK)
This means that the figures remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
The high rate was attributed to rises in the cost of air fare, clothing and food.
Air fares rose by 16.1% this year, with the largest increases on long haul and European flights.
Clothing and footwear prices also rose by 2.8% this year, with the largest increases seen in women's outerwear, while food prices also rose, particularly bread, cereals and vegetables.
However, fuel prices fell by 1% between July and August this year, while prices of second-hand cars dropped between July and August, compared to sharp price rises during the same period last year.
Meanwhile, Retail Price Index inflation dropped slightly last month to 4.7% from 4.8% in July.
(KMcA/GK)
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