The inflation rise was fuelled by car insurance costs (up 44%), oil (up 21%) and foods such as cereals, cheese and processed meats (up 15%) but a significant drop in air fares (down 14%) off-set some of the overall increase.
The rate has slipped back from the 5.4% recorded in the last figures from September, but remains significantly higher than the States’ 2.5% target.
• See Wednesday’s Jersey Evening Post for full report
