The Consumer Prices Index remained stable amidst the increasing food prices and the fuel prices burden, and the decrease in airfare offered the much-needed downward force. Food inflation speeds up in the fifth consecutive monthAccording to ONS data, the 12-month inflation rate of food and non-alcoholic beverages stood at 5.1% in August 2025 (compared with 4.9% in July). Core inflation is encouragingly moderateAmong the favorable trends in the report by August, there is the fact that core and services inflation decreased in comparison to July. Services inflation includes hotel accommodation, airfares, and school fees, among others. The moderate core and services inflation is a positive indication that price pressures are possibly declining, and this will provide room for future monetary policy flexibility.