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Why has the price of fish and chips gone up?
Key takeaway
A Dorset fish and chip shop cites VAT, Ukraine war, and energy prices as cost drivers.
- Step 1VAT, Ukraine war, and energy prices directly raise operating costs for UK fish and chip shops.
- Step 2Higher costs force price increases or margin compression, reducing discretionary consumer spending on takeaways.
- Step 3Sustained cost pressure leads to business closures, reduced employment, and potential consolidation in the UK hospitality sector.
Source: BBC News — Business
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