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Feature image titled UK CPI April 2026, Energy Cap Meets Iran Premium, showing the headline inflation rate falling to 2.8% while services inflation rose to 4.5%, motor fuel inflation surged to 23%, and the housing services component dropped sharply because of the Ofgem energy price cap cut.

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UK CPI April 2026: The Energy Price Cap Cut Meets the Iran War Premium

UK CPI fell to 2.8% in April 2026, but the headline conceals a sticky services story, surging motor fuel prices,...

May 22, 2026 14 min read

Bank of England explained graphic with founding year, inflation target, Bank Rate, and MPC summary.

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Bank of England explained: MPC, Bank Rate, Inflation Target

Bank of England explained through the MPC, Bank Rate, inflation targeting, financial stability, independence, and the institution’s role in the...

May 13, 2026