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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Peony Hirwani

Bills Bills Bills: Beyoncé blamed for Sweden’s shock rise in inflation

Andrew White

US superstar Beyoncé is said to be behind the surprisingly high inflation that occurred in Sweden last month.

Inflation in the country fell below 10 per cent in May, according to official statistics, but was still higher than expected. While a decrease in electricity and food prices contributed to the lower inflation rate of 9.7 per cent (down from 10.5 per cent in April), Statistics Sweden said that costs of hotel and restaurant visits rose.

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