Asda Reclaims Cheapest Supermarket Title

0:00On April 3rd, as did just snatch back the title of Britain's cheapest supermarket for a massive grocery haul of 228 items. Clocking in at 574 pounds, 26 pence last month, that beat out Tesco with a club car by a solid 10 pounds 89 pence, putting Oz the back on top after losing it to them in February. They'd held the crown steady since December of last year, but Tesco edged ahead briefly. Without those loyalty cards, though, prices spike hard, Tesco jumps to 625 pounds 10 pence, and Sainsbury's without nectar hits. 638 pounds, 24 pence, over 11% pricier than Asda. Shoppers are feeling the pinch, with experts pointing out how loyalty schemes like club card and nectar make a huge difference, but spots like Asda and Aldi keep prices low for everyone, no card needed. Waitrose stays the priciest as 653 pounds 17 pence 14% above Asda for the big shop.

1:00Switching to smaller baskets of 95 items, all the rules supreme at 171 pounds 32 pence, just 99 pence ahead. Of little, Asda takes third there, while Waitrose lags way behind at 235 pounds 70 pence 38% more than Aldi. Food prices overall are up 38% since pre-COVID days, with olive oil doubling and cucumbers nearly so, and more hikes looming if. Global tensions drag on. Smart shopping with these comparisons could save you real cash right now.