UK Grocery Price Inflation Drops at Record Rate

Despite the decrease, consumers still face budget pressures; record £13.7bn spent on groceries over Christmas

UK grocery price inflation has fallen to 6.7% in December, the lowest since early 2022, and the fastest rate of decrease on record.
UK shoppers spent a record £13.7bn on groceries in the run-up to Christmas, with almost a third of all spending made on discounted items.
Despite the decrease in inflation, consumers are still facing significant pressures on their budgets.
Supermarkets Aldi and Lidl hit their highest ever market shares for the festive period, while Tesco and Sainsbury's also saw increased sales.
Online's share of the grocery market held steady at 11.6%, as nearly one in five households got a delivery for Christmas.