> The article cited 7.2% as the price inflation rate, which is close to the rate of 7.6% calculated by the Office for National Statistics based on my household spending[1] and is consistent with my personal experience.

Do you know if those figures factor in non-consumables like housing and insurance?

Asking because many US areas are seeing 20-100% jumps (or higher), year over year over year. When your largest expenses skyrocket, single digit increase stats don't reflect reality well.