Tesco named ‘most expensive supermarket’ for basics

Tesco has been named the most expensive supermarket for basic items, knocking off Morrisons off the top spot for the first time in six months.

According to Manchester Evening News, the Big 4 grocer has come up on top with a bill of £11.50  for the eight items, including a two-pint bottle of milk, a loaf of bread, coffee, teabags, butter, beans, chicken breasts and mince.

The change a price drop on two of the products at Morrisons, with Savers beans down from 29p to 25p and Savers coffee reduced by 2p a pack.

Four months ago, Tesco was crowned the cheapest supermarket, when its bull came in more than 10% cheaper, at £10.42.

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Since then it’s been mostly Lidl in the top spot, but more recently discount grocer Aldi has swiped that cheapest crown, and maintains that position this week, with an £11.11 bill compared with Lidl’s £11.23.

“Our Savers range offers customers great value on the products they buy every day,” Morrisons CEO David Potts said.

“We want to do all we can to help when it comes to the cost of grocery shopping and by investing in the range and cutting the prices further, our customers will see a noticeable impact on their budgets at a time when they really need it.”

A spokesperson for Tesco said: “With household budgets under increasing pressure we are absolutely committed to helping our customers, by keeping a laser focus on the cost of the weekly shop.

“So whether it’s price matching Aldi on the basics, locking the price of more than a thousand household staples until Easter 2023, or offering exclusive deals and rewards through thousands of Clubcard Prices – we’re more committed than ever to providing our customers with great value.”