Extract A: Index of Real Disposable Income and Real Domestic Energy Prices for Retired Households in the UK (2016 = 100)
| Year | Real Disposable Income Index | Real Domestic Energy Price Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 2017 | 101.2 | 104.5 |
| 2018 | 100.5 | 108.2 |
| 2019 | 102.1 | 107.8 |
| 2020 | 99.1 | 105.0 |
| 2021 | 100.3 | 112.4 |
| 2022 | 96.8 | 138.9 |
| 2023 | 95.2 | 164.1 |
Use Extract A to identify two significant points of comparison between the changes in real disposable income and real domestic energy prices for retired households over the period shown.
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