Staple Food Prices Up 59 Per Cent In Three Years

Mon, 16 Aug 2010

 
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The cost of basic groceries in the UK has soared by up to 59 per cent over the last three years, according to alarming figures from price comparison website mySupermarket.co.uk.

The website revealed that the price of staple items such as bread and eggs has increased by 18 per cent since 2007, while the price of tea and rice has risen by a staggering 30 per cent and 59 per cent respectively.

The overall cost of fresh meat has gone up by 10 per cent, with bacon prices 9 per cent higher than in 2007. However, the price of chicken and turkey has fallen by 6 per cent, while the price of fresh fish is down 8 per cent.

Other products that have increased in price over the last three years include baby milk and drinks (up 29 per cent), baby food and snacks (up 21 per cent) and even pet food, with cat food and dog food now 13 per cent and 20 per cent more expensive.

Commenting on the findings, MySupermarket.co.uk spokesman Jonny Steel said: "While prices have stabilised or even gone down over the past year, the cost of everyday essentials has still dramatically increased over the last three years."

"Consumers may feel that they are starting to bounce back from the effects of the most recent recession, but effectively they are forking out up to 59 per cent more for some shopping items than they were three years ago."