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Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report
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Over the year, the Fuel and Light group increased by the most at 19.0%

ByArchie FarmerChannel Islands
  • Published8 minutes ago

Energy prices are up by 19% and retail prices indices (RPI) inflation rose to 4.3%, according to a new report.

Guernsey's RPI and Household Costs Indices (HCI) inflation statistics have been published for the year ending in June 2026.

Over the year, the fuel and light group increased by the most, at 19%. The tobacco group increased by 11.7%, and the catering group increased by 6.3%, compared to the year ending in June 2025.

The report also found that households containing one or more retired adults was the HCI with the highest overall increase, at 5.2%.

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