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UK inflation tumbled to lowest level in four years in April, says ONS

Inflation in Britain tumbled to 0.8% in April, its lowest level in four years, as the coronavirus lockdown sent petrol prices crashing and cut the cost of items such as clothing and secondhand cars.

UK inflation tumbled to lowest level in four years in April, says ONS
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UK inflation tumbled to lowest level

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said a cap on gas and electricity prices by the UK regulator also depressed average prices, which in March were rising at the annual rate of 1.5%.

Read more at the Guardian

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