MoneySavingExpert News RPI Fuel price cuts help inflation fallThe retail prices index (RPI) rate of inflation fell to 3.1% in May compared with 3.5% in April, new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveal today.19 June 2012 Cheaper energy brings inflation downLower electricity and gas bills helped drag the overall rate of inflation down last month, official figures showed today.20 March 2012 Price cuts trigger inflation fallA raft of high-street promotions in the run-up to Christmas triggered the largest drop in inflation in nearly three years.17 January 2012 Price wars help push inflation downSupermarket price wars and the falling cost of petrol last month helped push inflation down further from its peak, official figures revealed today.13 December 2011 Benefits recipients could lose £1 billionThe Government could be about to renege on plans to increase some state benefit payments in line with September's inflation rate. 18 November 2011 Inflation falls but prices still rising fastThe rate of inflation fell last month, official figures reveal today. 15 November 2011 Inflation soars, but means higher state benefitsInflation matched its record high last month, meaning greater state benefits, but it also highlights the tough conditions faced by many households.18 October 2011 Rail fares to rise 8% as inflation figures announcedHard-hit rail commuters face more misery today as inflation figures reveal rail fares will increase by an average of 8% in the new year.16 August 2011 Government to review train faresThe Government has announced a full review of rail fares which could lead to some tickets falling in price but others rising.19 May 2011 First2345 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us