The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.

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Inflation held steady in February as the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index remained at 2.4% year-over-year.

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The latest rate, which covers the year to January, is a drop from the previous 3.4% - but it remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.