UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says

UK shop prices rise by least since December

LONDON: Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9 per cent this month, the smallest increase since December 2025, as the men's soccer world cup triggered supermarket discounts on alcohol and snacks, the British Retail Consortium said on Tuesday.

Retail price growth slows despite "mounting cost pressures" on stores

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UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says

Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9% this month, the ​smallest increase since December 2025, as the ‌men's soccer world cup triggered supermarket discounts on alcohol and snacks, the British Retail Consortium said on ​Tuesday.

Shop price inflation slows amid warnings of pressures on the horizon

Shop prices are now 0.9% higher than a year ago, down from June’s 1.2%, according to British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NIQ figures.