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Inflation to fall sharply in 2022 despite higher utility prices

Given the recent surge in wholesale gas and electricity prices to record highs, it looks likely that Ofgem will opt for another chunky hike to the price cap on households’ utility bills next April. While this will hit household real incomes, it doesn’t change our view that inflation is set to drop back sharply next year.

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