Grocery prices expected to climb by 20 percent as shops pass on cost of war

Grocery prices are expected to rise about 20% as retailers pass higher fuel and war-related costs onto consumers amid the fuel crisis. The move will boost food inflation, likely squeeze real household incomes and discretionary spending, and could weigh on retail volumes in affected categories. Monitor food CPI components and consumer staples volumes/margins for near-term impacts.

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Grocery prices are expected to rise about 20% as retailers pass higher fuel and war-related costs onto consumers amid the fuel crisis. The move will boost food inflation, likely squeeze real household incomes and discretionary spending, and could weigh on retail volumes in affected categories. Monitor food CPI components and consumer staples volumes/margins for near-term impacts.