Rise in retail sales despite weaker demand for fuel

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The return of summer weather last month helped retail sales recover despite a hit from weaker demand for fuel, according to official figures.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a 0.4% rise - a figure that grew to 0.6% when the effects of fuel sales were excluded.

It said stronger clothing sales drove the increase but fuel sales volumes were 1.2% lower - likely the result of a surge in pump costs due to rising global oil prices.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/return-of-sunnier-weather-helped-retail-sales-recover-in-august-12966858

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