UK Inflation Surges to 6.2 Percent, Highest for 30 Years

UK Inflation Surges to 6.2 Percent, Highest for 30 Years
A man in a British supermarket in an undated file photo. Aaron Chown/PA
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Rampant price rises in the UK have sent inflation rates to a new 30-year high, further adding to the pressure on British households.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 6.2 percent in February 2022 from 5.5 percent in January 2022, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on March 23.