LIFE AND STYLE
5 Household Essentials Hit by Immediate Price Rises across Leading Supermarkets
Households are facing further financial pressure as new price increases take effect across a range of essential supermarket staples. The latest round of inflation impacts several key consumer categories, with frozen vegetables, chips, margarine, and tinned tomatoes all seeing immediate price rises.
The increases extend beyond the food aisle, as the cost of laundry detergent has also climbed.
Industry data suggests these adjustments are not isolated incidents; further price hikes are expected to be implemented across various products in the coming days.
The trend reflects a continuing upward trajectory for consumer goods, tightening the squeeze on essential domestic budgets as more categories are affected by the rising market costs.
FROZEN VEGETABLES
BRAND: WATTIES
| Product | Old Price (Rs) | New Price (Rs) |
| Sweet Corn 450g | 98.20 | 116.80 |
| Mixed Vegetables 900g | 174.90 | 206.50 |
| Mixed Vegetables 450g | 95.45 | 99.52 |
| Garden Peas 450g | 89.25 | 94.60 |
FROZEN CHIPS (FRIES)
BRAND: MCCAIN
| Product | Old Price (Rs) | New Price (Rs) |
| MCC Steak House 1080g | 133.85 | 134.30 |
| MCC Just Au Four Classic 700g | 101.10 | 101.85 |
| MCC Just Au Four Steakhouse 700g | 100.90 | 101.40 |
CANNED TOMATOES
BRAND: BELINDA
| Product | New Price (Rs) |
| Peeled Tomatoes | 36.60 |
| Chopped Tomatoes | 35.87 |
WASHING DETERGENT
BRAND: SUPER CROIX
| Product | New Price (Rs) (Effective May 15) |
| Bora Bora 2.5 litres | 213.00 |
| Maroc 2.5 litres | 213.00 |
| Japon 2.5 litres | 213.00 |
MARGARINE
BRAND: MEADOW LEA
| Product | New Price (Rs) |
| 500g Canola | 105 |
| 500g Low Salt | 105 |
| 500g Reduced Fat | 105 |
| 500g Original | 105 |
Source: Defi Media
