UK inflation: which goods and services have risen most in price?

The UK’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly jumped to 10.4% in February, adding to the pressure on households as prices continue to rise for a wide range of goods and services.

The Office for National Statistics compiled the overall figures using the consumer prices index but also logs the cost of individual goods and services. Here we break down how those everyday items have shot up in price over the past year.

In each case, the figure is the percentage change in the average price over the 12 months to February.

Food

Low-fat milk 42.2%
Sugar 38.4%
Cheese and curd 34.9%
Eggs 32.5%
Butter 27.5%
Pasta products and couscous 25.3%
Ready-made meals 22.2%
Bread 20.8%
Jams, marmalades and honey 20.7%
Fresh or chilled vegetables other than potatoes and other tubers 18.5%
Fish 15.7%
Pizza and quiche 11.6%
Fruit 7.7%

Drinks

Mineral or spring waters 22%
Soft drinks 13.5%
Tea 18.1%
Coffee 16.5%
Fruit and vegetable juices 15.6%
Beer 7%
Spirits 6.9%
Wine 4.1%

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Electricity, gas and other fuels

Gas 129.4%
Electricity 66.7%
Solid fuels 31.6%

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Clothing and shoes

Garments for men 10.4%
Garments for infants and children 9.2%
Garments for women 7.5%
Footwear for men 5.3%
Footwear for women 2.3%

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Household items and furniture

Refrigerators, freezers and fridge-freezers 16%
Carpets and rugs 11.4%
Garden furniture 10.8%
Household furniture 10.4%
Cookers 9.6%
Bed linen 5.7%
Lighting equipment 2.3%

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Vehicles and passenger transport

New cars 6.7%
Bicycles 2%
Motorcycles 1.3%
Secondhand cars -5.9%

Travel by air 16.8%
By sea and inland waterway 10.3%
By bus and coach 8.7%
By train 5.3%

Diesel 11.7%
Petrol 0.3%

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Hospitality and recreation

Hotels and motels 16.8%
Fast food and takeaway food services 12.4%
Restaurants and cafes 11.4%
Holiday centres, campsites and youth hostels 8.7%
Museums 5.8%
Cinemas, theatres and concerts 2%

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Other recreational items

Products for pets 16.7%
Garden products 15.2%
Veterinary and other services for pets 12.7%
Sport equipment 0.4%