Top 10 supermarket staples that have increased in price the most

Supermarket shoppers have seen the rise in food prices first-hand, with many unable to buy the luxuries they once had in favour of cupboard staples. But which foods have gone up the most in price amid the cost of living crisis?

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) regularly shares the latest data for price changes. 

The figures are based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation – and in each case, the percentage change is in the average price over 12 months up to July 2022.

These are the top 10 grocery items that have increased the most: 

Low-fat milk – 34 percent 

Butter – 27.1 percent 

Pasta and couscous – 24.4 percent 

Olive oil – 23.6 percent 

Margarine and other vegetable fats – 22.5 percent 

Jams, marmalades and honey – 21.2 percent 

Sauces, condiments, salt, spices and culinary herbs – 21.2 percent 

Cheese and curd – 17.9 percent 

Ready-made meals – 16 percent 

Potatoes – 15.7 percent 

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UK supply company Acesur recently warned of more price hikes over the next few months – with prices increasing by 20 or 25 percent. Again, this is because of the heatwaves across Europe and lack of rainfall, the BBC reported. 

Potatoes, on the other hand, which are largely grown in the UK have not had the best conditions this year. 

In late July, the British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) explained how the heatwave and drought were going to “seriously” impact potato yields.