The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the consumer price inflation data for the U.K. today. The U.K. consumer price index declined to 1.2% in September from 1.5% in August, missing forecasts of a fall to 1.4%. That was the lowest level since September 2009.

The drop was driven by lower energy and food prices. Fuel prices decreased 6% in September, while food prices fell 1.5%.

The Retail Prices Index declined to 2.3% in September from 2.4% in August.

The Bank of England's target is about 2%.

The consumer price inflation data could mean that the Bank of England will delay its interest rate hike.