'A lot of the staple items have gotten more expensive'
Summary
Northern Ireland households spend the most on food compared to other basic needs, as stated by the Consumer Council. The cost of food is part of a broader issue of rising prices, with inflation remaining at 3.4% last month.Key Facts
- The Consumer Council reported that food shopping is the largest part of basic household spending in Northern Ireland.
- This is the highest level recorded since the Council started its research two years ago.
- Inflation, which is the rate at which prices increase, stayed steady at 3.4% last month.
- Jessica Ireland from Londonderry creates TikTok videos to show how food shopping costs vary over time.
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