torko Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Been playing with the ONS figures again...... What contributes most (upwardly) to the figure of 2%?? I'll give you Numbers 2 & 3 but what is Number 1? (December Figures used and ONS weightings applied) 1. ??? 2. Operation of Personal Transport Equipment 3. Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels So what have we all missed that is having more effect on our lives than the rocketing petrol and domestic fuel bills we face? The result is obviously surprising otherwise I wouldn't have posted, but it yet again proves what a waste of time the official inflation stats are...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphus Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 gobstoppers? sherbet fountains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AteMoose Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 gobstoppers? sherbet fountains? toilet rolls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyMe Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Health? Maybe it is strawberries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Newspapers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blek Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 prostitutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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torko Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 Are you lot just trying to make me choke on my sandwiches? Sisyphus is closest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realistbear Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Nosh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjamin Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Nosh? what sort of "nosh" are we talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realistbear Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 what sort of "nosh" are we talking about? Meat, veg, dairy, bread, McVities plain chocholate biscuits etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphus Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Are you lot just trying to make me choke on my sandwiches? Sisyphus is closest.... Is it something silly like Tesco Value Luncheon Meat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtoparents Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Sugar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torko Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 Meat, veg, dairy, bread, McVities plain chocholate biscuits etc. Supermarket shopping is Number 8 on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo-silver or lead? Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Confectionary. My daughter said sweets have gone UP! Pablo Silver or Lead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou G Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Shopping in Sainsburys last night I was shocked to find the Covent Garden soups have shot up to £1.95 each just for a small carton!!. Food prices are just zooming up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushroom Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Are you lot just trying to make me choke on my sandwiches? Sisyphus is closest.... Surely not that essential staff of life, confectionery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Wedding cakes I hear co-habiting is just soooo 1990's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?...! Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I thought it was fruit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blek Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyewackitt Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Must be penny sweets such as Black Jacks, Fruit Salads and Cola Bottles have recently undergone a 100% price increase - from 1p to 2p in most local newsagents! Talk about inflation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torko Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 The answer is (you'll probably think this boring now....) Eating & Drinking Out + Snacks/Takeaways Remember I did use the ONS weightings. We spend twice as much (apparently) on this category than mainitaining/running our cars and FOUR times as much as domestic fuel bills!!!! Includes everything on this list: Restaurant main course Restaurant sweet course Restaurant cup of coffee Pub meals (hot and cold) Pub cold snack Burgers in bun – eat in Restaurant lunch Fish and chips Pasties / savoury pies Burgers in bun - takeaway Kebabs Sandwiches Coffee Tea Caffe latte Ethnic take-away Pizza delivery / takeaway Soft drinks Crisps Cinema popcorn Draught bitter Draught lager Draught stout Draught cider Bottled lager Bottled cider Whisky Vodka Wine Champagne Liqueurs Spirit based drink Mixer Soft drinks Fizzy drinks Fruit juice Bottled mineral water Cost of catering for a function Staff restaurant main course Staff restaurant dessert/pudding Staff restaurant hot snack Staff restaurant sandwich Staff restaurant soft drink Prices for school meals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realistbear Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Wedding cakes I hear co-habiting is just soooo 1990's Yup--Vicars are getting overbooked on weddings. Moving into an era where "committment" might start to mean something? Hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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