Food Prices Fall but Fuel Costs Soar as Inflation Holds Steady
- Food prices fell in September for the first time in 2 years, but fuel prices rose sharply
- Overall inflation rate held steady at 6.7% after 3 consecutive monthly falls
- Milk, cheese, and egg prices decreased, easing pressure at supermarket tills
- Petrol increased by 5.1p per litre, hitting drivers at the pumps
- Analysts expressed some disappointment that overall inflation didn't fall as expected
