Even budget ranges aren't immune to the cost of living crisis
Food prices continue rise - and even budget supermarket brands aren't immune to the soaring cost of living.
Asda's Just Essentials range has increased in popularity since expanding from the former Smart Price. However, shoppers say the rises have been relentless over recent months.The supermarket has been found to be the most expensive in the MEN's weekly comparison of basics since January- with the exception of one week. Last week, the Just Essentials loaf was increased, while the week before saw a hike in the price of the budget range coffee.
One of the products, a pack of pears, had doubled in price over that time, from 45p to 90p, while a chilli and rice ready meal had risen from £1.20 to £2.20. Other big hikes included a pack of sausages, up by 63% from 86p to £1.40; curry sauce, up 61% from 28p to 45p; and a pack of 15 eggs, up 51% from £1.32 to £1.99.
However since buying them at the beginning of May, they have already increased from 90p each to £1, along with the 500g pack of beef mince, which has risen from £2.49 to £2.99 since she shopped.
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