Retail Price Index Rose by 2.8% in 2025
Food prices experienced a significant increase over the past year, as Jersey’s Retail Price Index (RPI) rose by 2.8% in 2025. This key measure of inflation reflects the rising costs of essential goods and services, driven largely by food, leisure, motoring, and household expenditures. Notably, this increase marks a decline from a peak RPI of 12.7% recorded in March 2023, according to Statistics Jersey.
Key Contributors to the RPI Increase
– Food Prices:
– Beef prices surged by 25.9%
– Coffee and cocoa saw an increase of 13.8%
– Butter rose by 12.2%
– Leisure Services:
– Entertainment costs, sports fees, and off-island holidays contributed significantly to inflation.
– Travel Costs:
– Fares and other travel expenses increased by 5.6%
– Leisure services experienced a hike of 5.2%
– Motoring Expenses:
– Costs related to motoring rose by 4.3%
– Household Services:
– Consumers faced a 3.3% increase in bills for household services.
Despite these upward pressures, some essential items saw price reductions:
– Shopping Basket Goods:
– Prices for bacon, cereals, and processed fish decreased last year.
It’s worth noting that, while household goods experienced a drop in costs, the overall RPI remained stable at 2.8% between the quarter ending September and the three-month period leading to December.
Conclusion
In summary, Jersey’s retail price index revealed a blend of rising and falling costs in 2025, underscoring the complexities of inflation on the island. The measured increase of 2.8% highlights significant shifts in food and leisure prices while showing resilience in other areas. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook for the latest news updates and share your story ideas at channel.islands@bbc.co.uk.
For more insights, check additional reports on inflation, cost of living, and the travel and leisure industry related to Statistics Jersey.