Five everyday foods have dramatically increased in price according to new data published by the ONS this week. The research has revealed how the prices of 30 everyday grocery items, from pasta and bread to ketchup and yoghurt, have changed over the past year.
Amid the cost of living crisis, it’s no surprise that a majority of the goods have increased in cost - with five items surging by a whopping 15% or more. However, five food types have also gone down in price since April 2021, including potatoes, cheese and sausages.
With prices varying across the board, and the cost of living crisis leaving millions of households financially stretched like never before, consumers are being told it is important to shop smart by bagging bargains where you can - especially for those items that are surging in price. According to the statistics, the five foods that have seen the biggest rises are pasta (+50%) crisps (+18%) bread (+17%) beef mince (+16%) and rice (+15%).
