Core Viewpoint - The latest data indicates that UK retail prices have experienced their fastest increase since February 2024, driven by rising prices in food, furniture, health, and beauty products [1][2] Group 1: Retail Price Index - The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported that retail prices in January rose by 1.5% year-on-year, up from a 0.7% increase in December [2] - Food prices saw a year-on-year increase of 3.9%, compared to 3.3% in December, marking the largest rise since October [2] Group 2: Inflation Insights - BRC CEO Helen Dickinson stated that claims of inflation having peaked cannot be substantiated by the current data [2] - The surge in store price inflation is attributed to persistently high business energy costs and the ongoing transmission of increased national insurance contributions to prices, with meat, fish, and fruits being particularly affected [2]
英国1月商店价格创下近两年来最大涨幅 通胀见顶期望落空
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-27 00:59