Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.
Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.
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