UPDATE 2-British consumers defy forecasts and up their shopping again

(Recasts, adds economist paragraphs 4-5, analyst 15-16) * Sales volumes +0.5% in August vs Reuters poll -0.2% * Volumes +2.4% compared with August last year * Fuel sales fall in response to price jump

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