What's happened
Grocery price inflation in the UK has slowed to a two-year low due to fierce competition among supermarkets.
Why it matters
The significant drop in grocery price inflation is a positive development for households, indicating a potential easing of cost-of-living pressures.
What the papers say
The Guardian reports that fierce competition among supermarkets offset the impact of the Red Sea shipping crisis on goods prices. The Independent highlights the intensifying competition between retailers, with Morrison's launching a price match scheme with Aldi and Lidl. The Times attributes the falling cost of grocery bills to fierce competition between retailers and receding production costs after a steep increase in energy costs.
How we got here
The UK has been grappling with high grocery price inflation for the past two years, but the recent drop in prices is attributed to fierce competition among supermarkets and receding production costs.
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