Last year the rate of inflation was 1.2 percent, but for the current year it has been 4 percent. We can conclude that inflation is on an upward trend and the rate will be still higher next year.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the conclusion above?

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Correct Answer is :  Last year a dip in oil prices brought inflation temporarily below its recent stable annual level of 4 percent.

GMAT Verbal Reasoning Practice Test 5