UK Food Inflation Climbs As Energy Costs Pressure Supply Chains
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UK food and drink inflation rose to 3.7% in the 12 months to March 2026, up from 3.3% in February, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data reveals that rising costs for meat, fish, and confectionery were the primary drivers behind the increase, even as core inflation measures showed signs of cooling elsewhere in the economy.
P.ublished 23rd April 2026