5.2% inflation ‘possible peak’

Official figures today revealed that consumer inflation hit 5.2% in September – a figure which some analysts believe may mark a peak.

The official CPI (Consumer Price Index) measure of inflation rose by 0.5% from 4.7% in August, while the RPI (Retail Price Index), which includes mortgage interest payments, rose from 4.8% to 5%.

Economists believe that falling oil prices, which often have a knock-on effect on other aspects of the economy, such as food and energy prices, may help bring the rate of inflation down towards the Government’s 2% target.

A spokesperson for debt management company Gregory Pennington said: “A slowdown in inflation would ease the pressure for a lot of people who are struggling financially, although it still stands that many costs are already high and budgets are being stretched.

“We advise anyone struggling to manage their debts to seek expert debt advice as soon as possible.”

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