Grocery inflation rises for second month as shoppers seek deals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 13:57 · Archive

Grocery price inflation has reached 2.5%, up from 2.3% the previous week, as families seek ways to reduce shopping costs.

Grocery price inflation has climbed to 2.5%, up from 2.3% the previous week, marking the second consecutive month of increases. The rise comes as families already contend with elevated fuel and energy costs.

Personal finance experts are recommending practical strategies to reduce weekly shopping bills. Sophie Graham suggests checking unit prices displayed on shelf labels, which show the cost per kilogram, litre or item, as larger packs or multi-buy offers do not always represent better value. Planning meals around items already in the cupboard and only using promotions on goods you would buy anyway are also recommended.

Analysis of 33 grocery items across UK supermarkets reveals significant price variations. Amazon Fresh offers the cheapest weekly shop at £71.52, 11 per cent cheaper than other retailers. Ocado came second at £81.02, whilst Asda and Sainsbury's were priced at £81.86 and £82.06 respectively. Tesco was fifth at £84.34, Morrisons at £87.72, and Waitrose the most expensive at £98.69. Morrisons experienced the highest annual inflation at 8.9 per cent.

How it is being reported

• New cheapest online food shop revealed – and it’s not Aldi or TescoSupermarket inflation increased again this week, with shoppers relying more heavily on promotionsThe Independent · 17 Oct, 13:41
• Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and Morrisons shoppers should 'check detail' on shelves before buyingThe weekly food shop is getting more expensive again, with the latest figures showing grocery price inflation has risen for the second month in a rowThe Mirror · 17 Oct, 07:21

In this story: Asda · Tesco · Aldi · Lidl · Sainsbury's · Morrisons · Amazon Fresh · Waitrose

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