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UK grocery costs have risen sharply since 2020

A report says household grocery costs have increased substantially since 2020, with a weekly shop reaching £140 for some families. It describes an ongoing cost-of-living trend rather than a sudden market shock.

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Persistent food inflation reduces household purchasing power and raises social pressure.

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  1. Has your family's weekly shop hit £140? How grocery costs have soared since 2020 ↗dailymail.com · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC

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