Food price rises ease as inflation falls, but higher bills could still lie ahead

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Lower grocery and fuel costs helped slow inflation, offering some relief for household budgets. Economists say rising energy prices could reverse that trend in the months ahead.

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00:00Food prices are rising at their slowest rate in almost two years, easing pressure on household

00:06budgets after months of higher grocery bills. Supermarkets say stronger competition and seasonal

00:12offers have helped reduce the cost of some everyday items, including margarine and sugar,

00:18while lower fuel prices also pushed inflation down in June. Overall inflation fell to 2.6%

00:25according to the Office for National Statistics. Economists say the improvement may prove temporary,

00:32with higher energy costs expected to push inflation upwards again in the coming months,

00:37meaning families could continue facing pressure on everyday spending despite recent price falls.

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