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UK Grocery Inflation 2.6% — Fish Up 11%, Cheddar Doubles

7/17/2026

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UK supermarket price inflation rose to 2.6 % in June 2026, with fish prices up 11.1 % year-on-year, exposing households to steep grocery cost increases.
Asda said it has spent over £1 billion in the past five years to shield customers, yet its own-brand cheddar slices rose from 65 p to £1.39—a 113 % jump since June 2025.
Supermarket CEOs warned that energy-related supply-chain pressures from the US-Iran conflict keep inflation risks high and consumer confidence low.

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UK supermarket price inflation rose to 2.6 % in June 2026, with fish prices up 11.1 % year-on-year, exposing households to steep grocery cost increases.
Asda said it has spent over £1 billion in the past five years to shield customers, yet its own-brand cheddar slices rose from 65 p to £1.39—a 113 % jump since June 2025.
Supermarket CEOs warned that energy-related supply-chain pressures from the US-Iran conflict keep inflation risks high and consumer confidence low.