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Analysis & FeaturesPoor harvests and weak sterling push up olive oil prices
Supermarket olive oil prices are surging in the wake of warnings over supply shortages and the impact of the Brexit vote
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Analysis & FeaturesMilk prices hit two-year highs as supplies tighten
Tightening milk supplies have pushed UK farmgate milk prices to their highest levels in almost two years
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Comment & OpinionChristmas 2016: a last hurrah for consumers?
Henceforth the government should arrange for Christmas Day to fall on a Sunday – every year
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Analysis & FeaturesCold weather in Spain pushes up tomato prices
Harvest delays in Spain, due to cool conditions in November, caused Spanish tomato prices to rise
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Analysis & FeaturesFuel hits its highest price for two years
Shoppers are paying more at the pumps as the cost of petrol hits a two-year high
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Comment & OpinionCPI Inflation rise tops expectations as food deflation eases
The UK Consumer Prices Index has risen by 1.2% in the year to November as food deflation continued to ease during the month.
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Analysis & FeaturesTrade impact of Brexit remains a mixed picture
The UK’s trade deficit fell back to £2bn in October compared to £5.8bn in September. So a great success for Brexit Britain? Not so fast.
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Analysis & FeaturesDeflation eases back to its lowest in nearly two years
Supermarket price deflation has eased back to its lowest level in almost two years
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas turkey to dodge Brexit price inflation
This year’s Christmas turkeys should avoid the brunt of post-referendum inflation
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Comment & OpinionWill Christmas dinner be cheaper or more expensive this year?
Despite dribs and drabs of inflation already, there are bargains to be had right now
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Analysis & FeaturesBananas, Marmite, milk... where next for price hikes?
After the first price hike on bananas for more than two years, what other foods are ripe for price hikes, and why?
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas salmon set to be pricier this year
Shoppers might have to dig deeper into their pockets to put salmon on the table this Christmas
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Comment & OpinionCost price increases are necessary: the alternative is worse
The mainstream media just won’t leave the cost price increase thing alone
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Analysis & FeaturesHealthy stocks set to keep global food prices low in 2017
Global food prices are set to remain relatively low in 2017 thanks to record stocks of major agricultural commodities
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Analysis & FeaturesPizza set to feel the heat from Brexit-linked price pressure
Pizza prices are set to come under growing pressure in the coming months
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Comment & OpinionJustin King is being conservative: the only way prices can go is up
Justin King during his time as Sainsbury’s CEO Not many ex-supermarket CEOs have escaped the upheaval of the last few years with their reputations intact. Justin King is one of them. Former peers include Phil Clarke (Tesco 2011-2014), Dalton Philips (Morrisons 2010-2015) and Andy Clarke ...
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the Chancellor likely to slash VAT in Autumn Statement?
Do Brexit pressures warrant this highly controversial measure?
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Analysis & FeaturesElectricity prices up due to colder weather
UK electricity prices have continued to rise due to increased demand as a result of cooler weather and a dip in output
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Analysis & FeaturesInflationary pressures build but deflation still persists
This week the media’s inflationary focus has turned to Birds Eye fish fingers, Walkers Crisps, and smaller Toblerones…
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Analysis & FeaturesLamb's festive spot at risk as prices soar
Lamb risks losing out this Christmas as farmgate prices run high in the wake of the Brexit vote