Blow for consumers as UK shop prices rise at fastest rate for two years

Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the sector

In-store inflation stepped up to 1.5% year on year in August

UK shop prices rise at fastest rate for two years  ITVX

Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor UK shop price inflation swung to its highest level for two years last month, as accelerating food costs pressed on consumer budgets, according to new figures. Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI

UK SHOP price inflation swung to its highest level for two years last month, as accelerating food costs pressed on consumer budgets, according to new figures. Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the supply and cost of electricals. British Re

Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the sector.

Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the sector.