The increase in the cost of living affected around 9 in 10 adults in Britain in July, according to survey data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published on Friday.
The ONS said 89 percent of adults surveyed between July 20 and July 31 reported an increased cost of living over the past month, equal to around 46 million people.
The same proportion reported an increase in the previous bi-weekly survey, taken between July 6 and July 17. It compares to 62 percent (32 million adults) who said they were affected in November 2021.
Almost all of those who saw an increase in the cost of living (94 percent) said their food shopping become more expensive, 82 percent reported a higher electricity bill, while 77 percent said they had to pay more for fuel….