# Market Talk: Are UK consumers in for more pain?

https://mins.news/en/video/27336

- Reuters, 2026-08-20 13:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_JpX25Y1Rg

> A sharp rise in energy bills drove UK inflation to a four-month high in July, ending a short period of relief for cash-strapped Britons. Economist Vicky Pryce told Reuters she expects consumers and businesses to face additional price pressures.

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