Isle of Man inflation increases to 2.8%

The figure represents a rise of 0.2 percent on February's rate

The Isle of Man's consumer inflation rate increased last month, with restaurants and hotels, and recreation and culture among the biggest risers.

The rate at which prices are rising stands at 2.8 percent, up from 2.6 percent in February.

Restaurants and hotels exhibit the largest increase in a 12-month period by 6.3 percent.

'Miscellaneous goods and services' follows having risen 5.5 percent, and 'recreation and culture' shows an increase of five percent.

Within this category, 'pet care' saw the largest jump at 7.5 percent.

Driving lessons, air travel and preschool fees have also seen large increases over the past twelve months by an average of 11.3 percent.

Meanwhile, gas, sticking plasters, and oil and other fuels saw decreases by an average of 12.3 percent.

Over a one month period, transport sees the highest increase at 1.8 percent, while food and non-alcoholic drinks, clothing and footwear and communication experienced deflation by a rate of 0.3 percent.