Warm weather and sporting events drove grocery sales as inflation eased in July 2026

Grocery inflation falls to lowest rate since 2024 as summer shopping surges

2026-07-21T11:39:00+01:00By

Grocery inflation eased to 2.6 per cent in July, while shopping frequency reached record levels since the pandemic

  • Grocery inflation falls to lowest rate since 2024 as summer shopping surges

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