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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sophie Collins

Tesco announces delivery price hike for thousands of customers

Tesco customers who opt to get their shopping delivered are to be hit with a price hike in a matter of weeks.

This will mark the first change made by the popular supermarket to its delivery service in 20 years.

As well as an increase in the cost of having your groceries brought to your door, there will also be a new monthly plan that people can sign up to.

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This will also come into effect from February 27, 2023.

Tesco delivery is currently available from €3 and has been at this price for a number of years - depending on the time and day you want your shopping delivered.

When the changes come into effect, shoppers need to spend a minimum of €45 after booking their slot and prices can range between €6 and €8 for Monday to Friday delivery.

For anyone who wants their shopping dropped off on a Sunday, a new €10 charge will be added to the total of your shopping and if your total is less than €45, you'll be charged an extra €3.

To combat the rise, they are also offering a Delivery Saver service, where customers can avail of unlimited deliveries for €15 a month.

Tesco announces price hike for thousands of customers and new subscription service (Getty Images)

However, your shopping must come to €50 if you want it delivered on the Delivery Saver plan.

Speaking about these changes, a Tesco Ireland spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: “We offer a range of home delivery and Click+Collect slots to suit different needs and budgets.

"We’ve worked hard at improving the service, increasing our slot availability, and introducing new Home Delivery routes nationwide. While we have made no changes in the price of our delivery charges for over twenty years, we now need to make some price changes to reflect the significant increases in operational costs related to providing a Home Delivery service of the standard we provide.

"Customers can still avail of home delivery starting at €6 per slot, or choose our Delivery Saver options, which start at €15 per month for unlimited deliveries, effective from 27th February 2023.

"We continue to invest in our online shopping services, including the expansion of Click+Collect which offers free, convenient, hand-picked shopping from over 70 stores nationwide.”

There is also the option to book a free Click and Collect slot, where you can make your order and you can collect it yourself at your chosen time after they pack it for you.

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