Many of Britain's supermarkets have increased the price of common food staples by up to 30% in recent weeks, according to new analysis.
Despite millions of people struggling with the rising cost of living, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Aldi all hiked the price of more than 100 value range items. Price rises were recorded for 102 items including tinned vegetables, jam, pasta, coffee, fresh meat and cheese - whilst only 34 items were lowered in price.
Some of the products’ prices had been increased again, having already seen hikes earlier in the year. The secret shopper comparisons, conducted by reporters for Nationalworld, found three times as many price rises compared to price decreases (34 items), reports Hull Live.
