Inflation cooled slightly in February, prior to Iran war energy price spike

The latest monthly data does not capture the recent rise in energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East, which began on February 28.

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Breaking: Inflation falls slightly in February to 3.7 per cent

However, the latest monthly data does not capture the recent rise in energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East, which began on February 28.