The weather is finally warming up in the UK - but seasonal changes also mean retailers will be looking to take advantage of in-demand items.
Comparison website PriceSpy has looked into prices of popular summer items to see how they've fluctuated over the last year as the temperatures heat up.
Some of the most commonly sold items at this time of year include fans, BBQs, tents and sunglasses.
In the worst case scenario, one product was found to be 28% more expensive on average price compared to 2022.
It serves as a good reminder to always shop around for the best prices before you hand over any cash.
Liisa Matinvesi-Bassett, UK country manager at PriceSpy, said: “It’s clear the impact that inflation is going to have on popular must-haves this summer, with prices already significantly up compared to 2022.
"As we move further into summer and temperatures continue to rise, it’s a safe assumption that prices will continue to gradually creep up.
"With premium items like BBQs seeing much higher than inflationary price increases, shoppers must remember to do their research before parting with their money to ensure they’re getting the best deal available.”
Fans
Fans have gone up in price by 13% in the last three months, with 37% of fans listed on PriceSpy seeing an increase in this time.
Looking back at 2022, the average price of a fan was £95. Fans were 19% cheaper on average in 2022 than 2021.
So far in 2023, the average price has been £103 - up 8% on the average price during 2022.
BBQs
BBQs have increased by 22% in the last three months, with 38% of BBQs listed on PriceSpy having gone up in price.
The average price of a BBQ was £448 in 2022 with August being the most expensive month to purchase one (£523) and the cheapest was November (£401).
BBQs were 13% more expensive on average in 2022 than in 2021.
The average price already this year has been £574.
This marks an increase of 28% on the average price compared to 2022.
Tents
Tents have dropped in price by 7% in the last three months.
In, 2022, the average price of a tent was £287 and tents were most expensive to buy in February (£330) and cheapest in July (£257).
Tents were, on average, 8% cheaper in 2022 compared to 2021.
So far in 2023, the average price has been £317 - meaning a 10% jump on the average price during 2022.
Sunglasses
Sunglasses are up 6% on average in the last three months.
The average price of a pair of sunglasses was £84 in 2022, with December being the priciest month to make a purchase (£97) and May being the cheapest (£80).
Sunglasses were 8% cheaper on average in 2022 than 2021.
The average price has been £92 this year - up 10% compared to the average price during 2022.
