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.
The rising cost of living remains the second-most important issue facing UK consumers, according to Britons asked by the Office for National Statistics for its latest Public Opinions and Social Trends survey.
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