The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said falling motor fuel prices led the decline in the core consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation.
But the CPI including housing costs rose by 5.4% in the 12 months to November 2022, the highest rate since March 1993.
The largest contribution to this upward trend was the price rises for alcohol served in restaurants, cafes and hotels.
This was particularly seen in whisky, wine and gin.
