The consumer price index in Britain, which measures inflation, grew by 8.7% in the 12 months ending in April, compared to 10.1% in March, while expectations indicated a slowdown of 8.2%, while inflation rose on a monthly basis by 1.2% in April, compared to a decrease of 0.8%. in March .

The main index excluding food and energy prices rose to 6.8% from 6.2%, while expectations were that it would stabilize at 6.2%, its highest level since 1992.

In the details of the index, the annual inflation rate for the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages grew by 19.1% in April, compared to 19.2% in March, on an annual basis of 1%.