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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

Households facing months of pain amid forecast of higher-than-expected inflation

The energy price cap is expected to increase in April (PA) - (PA Wire)

Households have been warned of at least months of pain as the Bank of England forecast higher-than-expected inflation this summer due to rising bills.

The Bank’s warning that inflation will hit a peak of 3.7% later in the summer follows a multitude of predicted hikes to household expenses, from food to energy and water, council tax and even bus fares.

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