UK inflation fell to 2.7% in February, down from 3% in January, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index.
Average petrol prices fell by 0.2 pence per litre between January and February, to 120.8 pence per litre in February.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages prices rose by 0.1% between January and February this year compared with a rise of 0.8% a year ago.
The Office for National Statistics says the fall suggests the impact of the Brexit vote is wearing off, with
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