<div id="readability-page-1">UK inflation slowed to 2.8% in April, according to official figures, as a reduction in the household energy price cap helped soften the sharp rise in fuel costs since the start of the Iran war. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the consumer prices index measure of inflation eased from March’s reading of 3.3%, suggesting the impact of the Iran war has not yet hit UK households as much as feared. Economists had been expecting inflation...</div>

<p>UK inflation slowed to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March, aided by a reduction in the household energy price cap. This easing suggests that the impact of rising fuel costs due to the Iran war has not significantly affected UK households as anticipated.</p>

- UK inflation decreased to 2.8% in April, driven by a reduction in the household energy price cap.  
- The Office for National Statistics reported a decline from March’s inflation rate of 3.3%, indicating the effects of the Iran war have not significantly impacted UK households.  
- Economists had anticipated a higher inflation rate due to rising fuel costs.

UK inflation slows to 2.8% as energy price cap softens impact of rising fuel costs