Food price inflation climbed to 4.3% in February as Ukraine conflict deepened cost-of-living crisis
Grocery prices rose at their fastest rate in more than eight years in February, according to the market analysts Kantar, which predicted the squeeze on shoppers would continue as a result of supply-chain disruption and the conflict in Ukraine.
Food price inflation hit 4.3% last month, the highest since September 2013, as the price savoury snacks, fresh beef and cat food increased the fastest. However the cost of some products, including bacon, beer, and spirits fell.
