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> As a reference point the UK has [...] the highest consumer prices.

No it doesn't, not even close...

http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/...

Unless I misunderstand what you mean by consumer prices?

Ah sorry, I missed a key phrase out - _pre-tax_ UK prices are the highest, and they are by a long way. Post-tax they're nearer the middle as the UK has by far the lowest energy taxes.

Unfortunately it's too late to edit my comment for clarification.

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