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Inflation stays at 4.1% in September

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Oils and petrol among categories seeing biggest price rises over last 12 months

Inflation on the Isle of Man was unchanged in September.

Figures published by the Isle of Man Government show the consumer prices index stood at 4.1 precent last month.

The data shows fuel have got more expensive over the last year, with oils and other fuels up 57 percent compared to 12 months ago, while the petrol and oil category is up 26.2 percent.

Fish, private education fees and tobacco have also seen price rises, but soft drinks, other travel costs and some clothing categories have all recorded decreases.

 

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