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Lidl Named Cheapest UK Supermarket for Grocery Essentials for Three Months
Lidl has been the least expensive supermarket in the UK for a basket of essential groceries for 14 weeks straight. A comparison of six major supermarkets found Lidl offered the lowest prices for basic items for 21 weeks in 2023.
Lidl has maintained its position as the UK's cheapest supermarket for essential groceries for three months running, according to a recent price comparison. Since mid-December, Lidl has consistently offered the lowest prices for a basket of eight essential items. The survey has tracked the cost of the same eight items at six major supermarkets weekly. For 14 consecutive weeks, Lidl has held the top spot, with a total of 21 weeks in 2023. Aldi is the next cheapest, followed by Asda, according to the survey. Morrisons remains the most expensive of the six major supermarkets for the 26th week.
Key Facts
- Lidl has been the cheapest UK supermarket for essential groceries for 14 weeks.
- A basket of eight common grocery items costs £13 at Lidl.
- The survey tracks the prices of bread, butter, milk, beans, tea, coffee, chicken, and mince.
- Aldi is the second cheapest supermarket, with a total of £13.23 for the basket of goods.
- Asda is the third cheapest supermarket in the survey.
- Morrisons is the most expensive supermarket for the 26th week running.
- The survey compares prices at six major supermarkets in the UK.
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Research Sources
- Manchester Evening News — Supermarket has been cheapest for grocery essentials for three months running