UK inflation drops to 2.6% to bring 'fleeting' relief as fuel prices fall

BoE rate hike priced in for 2026

Michael Nelson
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The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell to 2.6% in the 12 months to June 2026, down from 2.8% the previous month, as lower energy prices brought inflation down.

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