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The rate at which prices are rising.  
The rate at which prices are rising.  


Usually measured in the UK by the consumer price index (CPI).
Usually measured in the UK by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).





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The rate at which prices are rising.

Usually measured in the UK by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).


2.

A situation in which prices generally are rising.

This is the usual situation in most developed economies at most times.

Contrasted with the more unusual situation of Deflation, when prices generally are falling.


See also