Island's Inflation at 6.9%

Inflation on the Island has fallen to 6.9%.

That's a drop from 7.6 per cent in May, acccording to the latest figures from the Consumer Prices Index.

'Food and non-alcoholic beverages' were the biggest contributor to the rate of inflation, with a jump of 16%.

Pork has risen by nearly 36% compared to this time last year, alongside wines and spirits which have increased by 22.7%.

Other big increases included sea travel, eggs and sugar.

However, oils, petrol and gas have all fallen, with gas down 12.2% and fuel 15.1%.

You can read the full repot here.