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Inflation rises to 9.1%

Inflation on Island is on the rise once again.

That's according to the latest figures from the Consumer Price Index - which show the rate stood at 9.1 per cent in March, up from 9.0 per cent in February.

'Food and non-alcoholic beverages' were the biggest contributor, with an increase of 17.9%. 

Within this category, eggs experienced the highest rise at 57.8% compared with twelve months ago.

Housing, water, electricity and gas have also jumped by 13.9%.
 

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