Overview

• Lidl’s 76-item basket averaged £128.40 in July, 85p less than Aldi and ending Aldi’s 20-month run at the top.
• Asda remained the cheapest for a 192-item trolley at £474.12, undercutting Tesco Clubcard prices by £7.47.
• Waitrose topped the price rankings with a 76-item basket at £170.91 and a 192-item trolley at £538.33.
• Food price inflation climbed to 5.2% in July, its highest rate since January 2024, driving more consumers to discount chains.
• Loyalty schemes such as Lidl Plus delivered savings of up to 40p per shop and reshaped grocery spending choices.