Basic Food Items Soar 59 per cent In The Last Three Years
Basic grocery costs in the United Kingdom have leapt by as much as 59 per cent during the last three years according to the results of a survey conducted by a price comparison website.
The results of the survey suggests that the costs of basic items such as eggs and bread have risen by 18 per cent since 2007. Whilst the cost of tea and rice has shot up by 30 per cent and 50 per cent respectively.
The overall price of fresh meat has risen 10 per cent. Bacon prices rose 9 per cent from 2007, whilst the cost of chicken and turkey fell 6 per cent, and the price of fresh fish declining 8 per cent.
Baby milk and drinks rose in price by 29 per cent, baby food and snacks prices rose 21 per cent, and even pet food has risen between 13 to 20 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, the website spokesman 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.”
Please Note - All Prices Quoted Are Correct at Time of Posting
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