Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report

Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -reportImage caption, Over the year, the Fuel and Light group increased by the most at 19.0%ByArchie FarmerChannel IslandsPublishedJust nowEnergy prices are up by 19% and retail prices indices (RPI) inflation rose to 4.3%, according to a new report.Guernsey's RPI and Household Costs Indices (HCI) inflation statistics have been published for the year ending in June 2026.Over the year, the fuel and light group increased by the most, at 19%. The tobacco group increased by 11.7%, and the catering group increased by 6.3%, compared to the year ending in June 2025.The report also found that households containing one or more retired adults was the HCI with the highest overall increase, at 5.2%.More news stories for GuernseyListen to the latest news for GuernseyAttributionSoundsFollow BBC Guernsey on X, external and Facebook, external and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk, external.Related topicsCost of Living InflationMore on this storyInflation up in Guernsey but lower over whole yearPublished28 AprilGuernsey inflation continues to slow, figures showPublished27 JanuaryRelated internet linksStates of Guernsey - Retail Prices Indices and Household Costs Indices