Has fish and chips become too expensive and why is the price so high?

Explainer: The cost of a portion of fish and chips is over £10 in some areas.

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00:00In 2024 the cost of fish and chips in the UK has soared with some portions now costing over £10,

00:09making what was once an affordable staple increasingly out of reach for many. This

00:14price surge can be attributed to several interconnected factors. The cost of fish,

00:20particularly popular varieties like cod and haddock, has risen sharply due to dwindling fish

00:26stocks and the broader impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. Additionally, the ongoing

00:32conflict in Ukraine has severely disrupted the global supply of sunflower oil, a key ingredient

00:39in frying, further driving up costs for chip shop owners. Energy prices have also remained

00:45stubbornly high. The rising costs are also squeezing customers, for whom a portion of

00:50fish and chips is now a rare treat rather than a regular meal. It does beg the question, has

00:56enjoying fish and chips simply become too expensive and would you be happy to pay

01:01more to save your local chippy from closure?