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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Alex Daniel

Supermarket price war heats up as Tesco hints at more price cuts

Price-matching has become common for some supermarkets (Alamy/PA) -

Tesco has indicated a growing price war among UK supermarkets, with its chief executive, Ken Murphy, noting an "intensification" of competition and targeting up to £500 million in cost reductions.

Murphy highlighted increasing pressure to lower prices, following Asda's recent pledge to implement its most significant price cuts in 25 years.

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