‘Six eggs used to be £1’ – why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Published on The BBC

Many of us have been buying the same supermarket staples every week for years.

And we’ve all noticed when we get to the checkout the total is higher now than it used to be – even when we’ve left the luxuries like wine or biscuits on the shelf.

But you might be surprised to know exactly how much everyday essentials like milk, bread and eggs used to cost just a few years ago compared to what you’re paying today.

We reveal how much they have gone up, what’s behind the rise and whether anyone is profiting.

Back in 2022 you only had to shell out £1 for the average box of six supermarket own brand free-range eggs. But today the same box costs £1.80, according to market researchers Assosia which compared average prices across Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons for the BBC.

Published on The BBC on 24th May 2026.

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