Higher food prices ‘inevitable’ due to energy cost shock, growers warn

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Electricity standing charges are expected to increase by 60%-80% from 1 April, and an additional 60% by 2030

Growers will be forced to raise food prices or halt production if the government does not intervene on new energy standing charges, the sector has warned

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