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UK Food Prices Surge: Lamb and Easter Eggs Hit Hard

4/3/2026

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  • UK households face higher food costs as lamb prices rise by £168 over the past three years.
  • The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) attributes the surge to severe weather that reduces grass growth and livestock production.
  • A typical 2 kg leg of lamb has risen by 7% to 21% per event.
  • Easter egg prices have surged by two-thirds in three years due to climate-related issues affecting West African cocoa.