Why has the price of fish and chips gone up?
One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.
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"I think the price is pretty reasonable, I have seen fish and chips as high as £18 for takeaway."
— Jon Long , Executive
"Let's call it £12."
— Jon Long , Executive
"I believe there is a future in the fish and chip industry but it is going to be a challenge."
— Jon Long , Executive
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One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.
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