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Over the past few months, we've pointed the finger of blame at Brexit for the rising cost of a weekly shop and the scarcity of our beloved Marmite. And now, the full English breakfast has fallen foul of the country's political uncertainty.Except this time, it's probably your fault.According to a survey of 20 fine dining restaurants carried out by The Times, the average price of a fry-up has reached £25.54. And that's despite the fact that the cost of the raw ingredients has fallen by a third since 2010.
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What would the fry-up police have to say about that?High-end brekkies aren't the only reason for our empty bank accounts (c'mon, who actually orders a fry-up in a Michelin-starred gaff, anyway?) The Times report points to recent findings by trends and market research company Horizon, who found that our low-key brunch habit is playing into the hands of eateries across the board.According to Horizon's latest Menu Trends Report, which was released in August, the average cost of breakfast at a pub or restaurant has risen by 13 percent since 2010, fueled by the increasing number of people—millennials especially—wanting to eat breakfast out.Maybe we'll just stay at home with a bowl of Rice Krispies instead, then.READ MORE: Millennials Are Spending an Embarrassing Amount on Brunch and Takeaway Pizza