Inflation unexpectedly rises in December
Economists had previously forecasted the rate to decrease to 3.8% in December
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Inflation unexpectedly increased to 4% in December off the back of rises in fuel and tobacco prices.
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Inflation unexpectedly increased to 4% in December off the back of rises in fuel and tobacco prices.