Elsewhere, other firms reported price rises to other inputs such as animal feed, chemicals, aluminium, steel, cooking oil and fertiliser, while some respondents said they had “difficulties” in sourcing machinery, electronic components, kitchen appliances, and wire harnesses for cars.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK inflation rate fell slightly to 3.1% in September.
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