Jersey inflation rises to 2.6%, report shows

The rate at which prices are rising in Jersey increased in the months between June and September, according to a new report.

Statistics Jersey released the latest Retail Prices Index (RPI) report, which showed that prices in the island rose by 2.8% over the 12 months to September.

It said the increase was due to the rising costs of food, driving and leisure – which included entertainment, sport and holidays off-island.

The government said it would use RPI figures to help make decisions about things such as pensions and benefits, and businesses use them to plan for future costs.