Inflation picked up again in August, largely reflecting renewed upward pressure from global oil prices. But the increase was concentrated in some energy-related sectors, while underlying domestic price pressures remained weak. Assuming energy flows normalise over the coming months, we expect both consumer and producer price inflation to fall back, with factory-gate prices returning to deflation next year.
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