From beef and diesel to a pint of stout - scale of price shock over last five years laid bare

"An analysis of a sample of staple food items, diesel and a pint of stout shows what has been described as "runaway price increases" since 2021."

"The sheer scale of the price shock that has pounded households over the last five years has been revealed."

"Consumers hit by 'runaway' costs for everyday basics, and experts warn of worse to come"

An analysis of a sample of staple food items, diesel, and a pint of stout shows runaway price increases since 2021. Households have been hit by a large price shock over the last five years. The costs of everyday basics have risen enough to create a significant burden for consumers. Experts warn that the situation may worsen, implying further upward pressure on prices for common goods and services. The scale of the increases has been revealed through the comparison of prices over time for the selected items.

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