Household furnishings saw price increases fall to their lowest level in months in September, with some products becoming cheaper.
Textiles saw the annual inflation rate fall from 6.2% to 4%, according to ONS data. This is the lowest increase since January 2022. In September 2021 the rate was 0.8%.
Furnishings fabrics and curtains saw prices fall for the first time in a year, with the rate dropping from 3.4% to -1.6%.
Bed linen also saw the rate decline, from 7% to 6%.
Table and bathroom linen was the exception, with the rate increasing from 9.7% to 10.8%.
