How UK grocery prices compare with five EU countries
Loo roll, butter and ketchup are more expensive in the UK compared to some of our biggest European neighbours, research for the BBC suggests.We compared the price of 23 food and non-food items in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.
Canned fish - like tuna - typically costs £1.62 in the UK but is as dear as £3.15 in Italy and £2.51 in Spain. "As commodity prices come down steadily, there is potential for retailers and brands to do more for hard pressed consumers in the UK," added Mr Roy. "Whilst in the UK we're experiencing higher prices for certain everyday items, at the same we're paying less than our European counterparts for others," said Mr Roy.
Then there's politics. In other words, taxation, subsidies, and regulation. In France, for instance, greater protection for producers may be driving some higher food prices in stores, said Mr Woods.
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