UK's annual inflation stable at 3% in February, lowest in 10 months
Price increases for education, communication, alcohol and tobacco continue to drive inflation up in February, according to ONS data
ISTANBUL
The UK’s annual inflation rate was at 3% in February, stable from the previous month, and coming in below market expectations of 3.5%, official data showed Wednesday.
The rate was unchanged at its lowest level in 10 months, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Prices in education made the largest upward contributions to the monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) figures in February, rising 5.1% annually.
It was followed by housing and household services with 4.6%, communication with 4.3%, and alcohol and tobacco with 3.6%.
Additionally, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose 3.3% annually in February, health increased 3.1%, and recreation and culture rose 2.5%.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4% in February, unchanged from January.
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