Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSupermarket inflation in the UK rose for the first time in over a year in June, increasing from 2.4 per cent in May to 2.6 per cent, according to consumer group Which?. Fish saw the sharpest price increase, rising by 11.1 per cent over the year, followed by energy drinks, chocolate, water, and fresh fruit. The conflict between the US and Iran, particularly its impact on the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route, is identified as a key factor driving up fuel, energy, and food costs globally. Specific products experienced significant individual price hikes, including Asda own-brand cheddar slices (113 per cent) and Sainsbury’s own-brand pork pies (92 per cent). Supermarket executives acknowledge ongoing "pressure in the system" due to energy costs and geopolitical events, while some retailers dispute the figures or highlight their commitment to low prices. In fullAsda cheese slices top UK supermarket list of biggest food price risesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Five supermarket foods hit by the biggest price rises
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSupermarket inflation in the UK rose for the first time in over a year in June, increasing from 2.4 per cent in May to 2.6 per cent, according to consumer group Which?. Fish saw the sharpest price increase, rising by 11.1 per cent over the year, followed by energy drinks, chocolate, water, and fresh fruit. The conflict between the US and Iran, particularly its impact on the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route, is identified as a key factor driving up fuel, energy, and food costs globally. Specific products experienced significant individual price hikes, including Asda own-brand cheddar slices (113 per cent) and Sainsbury’s own-brand pork pies (92 per cent). Supermarket executives acknowledge ongoing "pressure in the system" due to energy costs and geopolitical events, while some retailers dispute the figures or highlight their commitment to low prices. In fullAsda cheese slices top UK supermarket list of biggest food price risesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
