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Henry Saker-Clark

Inflation slows further to 2.6% after drop in petrol prices

UK inflation declined to 2.6% in March (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

UK inflation slowed down for the second month in a row in March on the back of falling petrol prices, according to official figures.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also said a drop in the price of computer games contributed to the lower inflation reading.

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