CPI inflation fell unexpectedly in December to 2.5% from 2.6% in November after two months of rises.
CPI inflation has spiked upwards for the second month in a row, to 2.6% in November, ONS reported today.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 6-3 to keep the base rate at 4.75% in a widely expected move.
Lower fuel and transport costs helped cut CPI inflation in the 12 months to September to 1.7% from 2.2% in August.
CPI inflation unexpectedly spiked upwards last month to 2.3% from a low of 1.7% the previous month, ONS reported today.
CPI inflation remained at 2.2% in August, unchanged from the previous month.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 8-1 to hold the base rate at 5% in a widely expected decision.
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