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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Simon English

‘Surge’ pricing could be coming to a supermarket near you, Bank of England warns

Supermarkets could introduce “dynamic pricing”, allowing them to increase the cost of goods when demand is high, the Bank of England has warned.

Consumers are already used to such pricing methods when they use Amazon, Uber or buy tickets for flights or concerts. But it could now become commonplace for even the most essential items, such as food.

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