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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Key takeaways
- Phil Leake,Data journalist,Jennifer Meierhans,Business reporterand Rachel Clun,Business reporter Getty Images Many of us have been buying the same supermarket staples every week for years.
- And we've all noticed when we get to the checkout the total is higher now than it used to be - even when we've left luxuries like wine or biscuits on the shelf.
- But you might be surprised to know exactly how much everyday essentials like milk, bread and eggs used to cost just a few years ago compared to what you're paying today.
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Phil Leake,Data journalist,Jennifer Meierhans,Business reporterand Rachel Clun,Business reporter Getty Images Many of us have been buying the same supermarket staples every week for years.
And we've all noticed when we get to the checkout the total is higher now than it used to be - even when we've left luxuries like wine or biscuits on the shelf.
But you might be surprised to know exactly how much everyday essentials like milk, bread and eggs used to cost just a few years ago compared to what you're paying today.
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