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Guernsey energy prices rise 19% as RPI inflation reaches 4.3%

Guernsey energy prices rose 19% over the year to June 2026, with RPI inflation at 4.3%, according to new statistics. Households with retired adults saw the biggest HCI increase.

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People walk along a street with shops on it in St Peter Port, Guernsey. The shop front closest to the camera has flowers outside. The street is cobbled.

Energy prices in Guernsey rose by 19.0% over the year to June 2026, while retail prices index (RPI) inflation increased to 4.3%, according to a new report. The statistics cover Guernsey's RPI and Household Costs Indices (HCI) for the year ending in June 2026.

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Which prices rose the most?

The fuel and light group increased by the most over the year, at 19.0%, compared with the year ending in June 2025. The tobacco group rose by 11.7%, and the catering group increased by 6.3%.

Which households saw the biggest HCI increase?

Households containing one or more retired adults recorded the highest overall HCI increase, at 5.2%.

This article was sourced from bbc

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