Fish and Chips Prices and Problems in the UK

May 15, 2026, 10:40
UKFinance

Introduction

Fish and chips in the UK cost more money now. This is because of wars and problems in the ocean.

Main Body

Fish and chips cost £6.48 in 2019. In 2026, they cost £11.17. Fish is more expensive. Oil is also expensive because of wars in Ukraine and Iran. There are not many cod fish in the sea. The water is too warm. People caught too many fish in the past. Now, people must stop catching cod in the UK for one year. Shop owners are changing their fish. They use different fish from Norway because it is cheaper. This helps the shops stay open.

Conclusion

The fish industry has big problems with money and nature. People must buy different fish now.

Learning

The 'Too' Rule

In the story, we see: "The water is too warm."

When we use too, it means there is a problem. It is more than we want.

Examples from the text and life:

  • Water is too warm →\rightarrow The fish leave.
  • Fish is too expensive →\rightarrow I cannot buy it.
  • The coffee is too hot →\rightarrow I cannot drink it.

Money Words

Look at these opposite ideas from the article:

More expensive →\rightarrow Higher price (£6.48→£11.17\text{£6.48} \rightarrow \text{£11.17}) Cheaper →\rightarrow Lower price

Tip: Use 'cheaper' when you want to save money!

Vocabulary Learning

fish (n.)
A sea animal that swims and has fins.
Example:I bought fresh fish for dinner.
chips (n.)
A slice of potato that is fried.
Example:She ate chips with ketchup.
cost (v.)
To require a certain amount of money.
Example:The book costs ten dollars.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy things.
Example:She saved her money for a trip.
wars (n.)
Conflicts between countries.
Example:Wars can hurt many people.
problems (n.)
Difficulties or issues.
Example:He has many problems at work.
ocean (n.)
A large body of salt water.
Example:The ocean is very deep.
oil (n.)
A liquid used for cooking or fuel.
Example:She added oil to the pan.
cod (n.)
A type of fish.
Example:Cod is a popular fish in the UK.
sea (n.)
Large area of water.
Example:The sea is calm today.
water (n.)
Liquid needed for drinking.
Example:Drink water every day.
warm (adj.)
Slightly hot.
Example:The water feels warm.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:People help each other.
shop (n.)
A place where goods are sold.
Example:The shop sells clothes.
buy (v.)
To purchase something.
Example:I want to buy a new phone.