21/10/2022
So apparently inflation in the UK is around 10%....Here are a selection of raw products which we buy, prices in January and prices now:
1 Pint Milk: 47p (Jan), 71p (Now). Increase: 51%.
1 KG Ham: £5.95 (Jan), £8.00 (Now). Increase: 34%.
3 KG Tuna: £11.99 (Jan), £17.45 (Now). Increase: 46%.
1 Croissant: 35p (Jan), 43p (Now). Increase: 22%.
Tinned Sweetcorn: £3.56 (Jan), £5 (Now). Increase: 40%.
1 KG Cheddar Cheese: £4.99 (Jan), £6.09 (Now). Increase: 22%.
2 KG Flora Margarine: £5.09 (Jan), £7.49 (Now). Increase: 47%.
In June our current Utilities contract ends and will probably more than double what we pay now. Increase: 100%???
The truth is, for real people and real businesses, inflation is much higher and currently spiralling out of control.
The cost based pressure on small businesses like ourselves is going to be unsustainable if this continues. If we increase our prices to cover these costs, our products become unaffordable to many.
Apologies for the rant but we don't think this issue is being taken as seriously as it should. We are not here looking for a solution but awareness needs to be raised or many small businesses will close for good.
Doorsteps Team.