Which everyday items have seen a rise in inflation – and where has it eased?
by Ian Jones
Jan 17, 2024
2 minutes
The unexpected rise in the overall level of inflation last month was driven by a jump in the rate for a handful of goods, notably tobacco and alcohol, but also a few everyday groceries including coffee, rice and fruit.
Average prices for cigarettes increased by 15.7% in the year to December 2023, compared with a rise of 11.8% in the year to November, while cigars increased by 13.8% compared
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