Explained in plain English
Why are my shopping costs rising?
When ships pay millions to skip queues, those extra costs don't just disappear. Shipping companies pass them on to retailers, who then pass them on to you. So, products imported from or through Asia, like electronics or clothes, might become a bit more expensive in UK shops.
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