# Five charts explain the high cost of living in the UK

https://mins.news/en/item/21209

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-13 11:57 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/13/five-charts-that-explain-the-high-cost-of-living-in-the-uk?traffic_source=rss

> Prime Minister Andy Burnham is touring the UK to hear people’s financial concerns as living costs rise. Inflation stood at 2.8 percent in June, while energy and fuel prices pushed up household bills. Lower-income households are bearing the brunt, with 7.4 million unable to afford essentials this year.

## Related coverage

- [Why is the UK prime minister taking a cost-of-living tour?](https://mins.news/en/video/18990) — BBC News, 2026-08-11