Summary
Jersey's retail price index, a measure of inflation on the island, rose by 2.8% in 2025. This increase was due to higher prices in food, leisure, motoring, and household services, despite a significant decrease from its peak of 12.7% in March 2023.
Key Facts
- Jersey's retail price index (RPI) increased by 2.8% in 2025.
- This RPI measures inflation, or how much prices have risen.
- Food prices were a big part of the increase, with beef prices going up by 25.9%.
- Coffee and cocoa prices rose by 13.8%, and butter by 12.2%.
- Some items like bacon, cereals, and processed fish became cheaper.
- Leisure services, including entertainment and off-island holidays, largely contributed to inflation.
- Travel costs increased by 5.6% and leisure services by 5.2%.
- Motoring costs rose by 4.3%, and household service bills increased by 3.3%.
