Some are describing the current period as a "cost of living crisis". As far as you are aware, when did this current period begin?

Some are describing the current period as a "cost of living crisis". As far as you are aware, when did this current period begin? Published on 29 September 2022 → Survey conducted on 29 September 2022 on 3736 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Spring 2021 or earlier

25%

Summer 2021

Autumn 2021

Winter 2021/22

16%

Spring 2022

21%

Summer 2022 or more recently

Don't know

14%

Spring 2021 or earlier

25%

Summer 2021

Autumn 2021

Winter 2021/22

16%

Spring 2022

21%

Summer 2022 or more recently

Don't know

14%

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