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HIGHER energy prices are expected to send UK inflation surging back up when official figures are released tomorrow amid fears the summer's record heatwaves may also start putting pressure on food costs.

Grocery price inflation has fallen back sharply to its lowest level for nearly two years as shoppers increasingly turned to chilled finger foods in the summer heatwaves, according to new figures.

Grocery price inflation has fallen back sharply to its lowest level for nearly two years as shoppers increasingly turned to chilled finger foods in the summer heatwaves, according to new figures.

Of the major chains, Sainsbury's was the strongest performer, with sales rising 3.5 per cent and its market share rising to 15.2 per cent from 15.1 per cent.

UK grocery price inflation fell to 2.1 per cent in the four weeks to 9 August, reaching its lowest level in nearly two years.

Some petrol stations are still not passing on changes in wholesale prices quickly enough and more than a thousand warning letters have been sent to

UK grocery price inflation fell to 2.1 per cent in the four weeks to 9 August, reaching its lowest level in nearly two years.

Of the major chains, Sainsbury’s was the strongest performer, with sales rising 3.5 per cent