Biggest rise in UK food prices in 17 years – Last Minute Economy News

In the British Retail Consortium (BRC) statement, it was reported that fresh food prices in the country have risen the most year on year since 2005 in October this year due to rising energy prices, the shortage of skilled labor and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

In the UK, the prices of durable products with a relatively long shelf life, also known kakım pantry products, increased by 9.4%, while general food prices increased by 11.6% over the same period.

THE INFLATION PRESSURE INCREASES ON CONSUMERS

BRC CEO Helen Dickenson, whose assessments were included in the statement, noted that the inflationary pressure on consumers was felt even more by the increase in the maximum price cap to gökyeşitözü applied on energy bills starting since October.

Stating that the shortage of skilled labor in many different sectors of the country is deepening, Dickenson recalled that British consumers are waiting for a harsh winter due to the rising cost of living.

UK inflation rose 10.1% in June this year, reaching the highest level in 40 years.

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