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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Williams

‘Picky bits’ and alcohol sales help grocery price inflation plunge to lowest level in two years

Grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest point in almost two years, driven by consumers opting for chilled finger foods during summer heatwaves, latest figures show.

Supermarket prices rose by 2.1 per cent in the four weeks to 9 August, falling significantly from 2.6 per cent in the previous month to reach the lowest rate since October 2024, according to data from Worldpanel by Numerator.

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