Oct 23, 2026Business77 words1 min read

Island's Inflation Rate Climbs to 3%

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New numbers show the inflation rate on the island is now 3%.

Inflation means prices go up over time.

Food and alcohol prices went up a lot.

This made the inflation rate rise.

The new numbers come from official figures.

People now pay more money for food.

They also pay more money for alcohol.

This change affects many people on the island.

Higher prices can make life harder for families.

Officials are watching the situation closely.

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1. What is the new inflation rate on the island?

2. What caused the inflation rate to rise?

3. True or false: Prices on the island went down.

1. 3% 2. Higher food and alcohol prices 3. False

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New numbers show the _____ rate on the island is now _____.

Inflation means prices go up over _____.

Food and _____ prices went up a lot.

This made the inflation rate _____.

The new numbers come from official _____.

People now pay more _____ for food.

They also pay more money for _____.

This change _____ many people on the island.

Higher prices can make life harder for _____.

Officials are watching the _____ closely.

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