The consumer price index in Britain, which measures inflation, grew by 10.1% in the 12 months ending in March, compared to 10.4% in February, while expectations indicated a slowdown of 9.8%, while inflation decreased on a monthly basis by 0.8% in March, compared to a decrease of 1.1%. in February.

The main index, excluding food and energy prices, settled at 6.2%, while expectations were for a rise to 6.0%. In the details of the index, the annual inflation rate for the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages grew by 19.2% in March, compared to 18.2% in February on an annual basis, marking the highest level in 45 years. 1% from 3.1%, and fuel prices fell by 5.9%.

After announcing the figures, the British pound rose by more than 50 points against the US dollar, and is trading at 1.2460 levels.