Food Prices Surge: UK Faces Nine Percent Hike
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Food prices surge globally, with a 2.4% jump in March, marking the second consecutive monthly increase after five months of declines. Vegetable oils and sugar saw sharp gains of 5% and 7% respectively, while global wheat prices rose 4.3% due to US droughts and higher fertilizer costs. Fears of lasting food inflation are growing as fuel, fertilizer, and power costs increase production and cooking expenses. In the UK, manufacturers predict a 9% hike by 2026, and British farmers face gas heating woes that could raise tomato, pepper, and cucumber prices. Companies plan faster price hikes, with overall inflation expectations ticking to 3.5%.
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