Inflation has remained relatively high, meaning goods are becoming more expensive, official figures show.
The rate of price rises remained at 3.8% in August, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Prices are expected to continue to rise, with the Bank of England forecasting the rate will hit 4% in September.
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