Annual shopping bills are set to rise by around £180 on average as inflation pushes up the cost of groceries, according to new data.
Analysts at Kantar said inflation in the past four weeks stands at 3.8% – a rise on levels in December – with savoury snacks, fresh beef and crisps up, whilst beer, bacon and vitamins fell.
The higher prices come as sales continue falling compared with a year ago when lockdown restrictions saw restaurants, pubs and non-essential retailers closed.
