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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Butler

UK grocery inflation slows for first time in six months amid rise in promotions

People shop for frozen food products at Food Warehouse by Iceland Foods supermarket
UK grocery inflation has increased every month since August. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

Grocery inflation slowed in January – for the first time in six months – as retailers ramped up promotions to attract budget-conscious shoppers.

The price of groceries increased by 3.3%, easing from 3.7% in December, as the costs of toilet roll and cat food fell but those of chocolate, butter and chilled juices rose, according to analysts at Kantar.

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