‘My big shop used to cost £100, now its £150 : readers recount their shock at supermarket food bills

Published on The Guardian

“Food prices are ridiculous, but it’s the fact they are still rising that is keeping me awake at night,” says Nikki of the strain caused by higher grocery bills.

The mother of two from Aberdeenshire adds: “My weekly shop with in-between top-ups now costs in excess of £220 and is fast becoming unaffordable. Before 2020, I was spending £135 a week”

The family’s food costs are also affected by the need to buy “free from” products which have become even more expensive.

Published on The Guardian, 25th October 2025

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