Lidl Tops Supermarket Price Comparison for Essentials Since December
Supermarket has been cheapest for shopping essentials every week since December
Manchester Evening News
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Lidl has consistently been the cheapest supermarket for essential items since mid-December, with a weekly bill of £13.21 for a basket including bread, milk, and chicken. Aldi and Asda follow closely, while Sainsbury's remains the most expensive for the 31st week in a row at £13.63.
- 01Lidl has been the cheapest supermarket every week since mid-December.
- 02This week's total for Lidl's essential basket is £13.21.
- 03Aldi and Asda are the second and third cheapest supermarkets, respectively.
- 04Sainsbury's has been the most expensive supermarket for 31 consecutive weeks.
- 05Retailers dispute the findings, claiming their product offerings vary in quality.
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Lidl has emerged as the cheapest supermarket for essential shopping items, maintaining this position every week since mid-December 2022. This week, Lidl's total for a basket of eight essentials, including bread, milk, and chicken, is £13.21. Following closely are Aldi at £13.23 and Asda at £13.26. Morrisons, Tesco, and Sainsbury's round out the list, with Sainsbury's being the most expensive at £13.63 for the 31st consecutive week. While Lidl's price tracking shows consistent savings for shoppers, Aldi and Asda have disputed the findings, arguing that the comparison does not reflect the full range of their products or their quality. Aldi claims its products are of higher quality, while Asda emphasizes its extensive range of deals. Despite these disputes, the price comparisons highlight the ongoing challenge for consumers facing rising food prices amid economic pressures.
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This ongoing price comparison helps consumers make informed choices about where to shop for essentials, potentially saving them money during challenging economic times.
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