Aldi once again the cheapest supermarket in the UK: What has changed in August.

Aldi leads the list of cheapest supermarkets again

According to The Sun: A recent study by the consumer organization Which? has shown that Aldi was again the cheapest supermarket in August for shopping a basket of 75 products.

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Additionally, Aldi lost its top position to Lidl for the first time in 20 months in July.

According to the study, the price difference between these two supermarkets was only 43 pence. The basket of 75 products cost an average of £127.92 at Aldi, while it was £128.35 at Lidl.

Lidl customers who used the Lidl Plus card were able to save an additional 5 pence and paid an average of £128.30.

The basket of 75 products included both branded items and private labels like Birds Eye peas, Hovis bread, milk, and butter.

Asda ranked third for prices, with the basket costing £139.42. At Tesco, club members paid £142.36, while non-members paid £145.01.

The supermarket Sainsbury's offered prices of £144.75 with the Nectar card or £149.02 without it. At Morrisons, the price with the More card was £147.20 and £147.84 without.

Waitrose became the most expensive supermarket, where the basket cost an average of £172.61, which is £44.69 (35%) more than Aldi.

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Waitrose's improved offerings were even more expensive than in the online supermarket Ocado, where the same basket cost £159.79.

“Our customers know that there is more value than just the price,” said a spokesperson for Waitrose.

“That’s why we also provide excellent quality, industry-leading standards for animal welfare, and fantastic customer service.”

In the same month, Asda remained one of the cheapest supermarkets in the UK for a longer list of 190 products. The cost for this list at Asda was £474.86, which is £11.03 cheaper than Tesco with the club card (£485.89).

Waitrose remained the most expensive for a large basket - £548.14.

The study considers prices with special offers and loyalty cards, but excludes promotions with multiple products.

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Which? urges consumers to search for the best grocery deals, as choosing the supermarket can save up to 35% on food expenses — which amounts to over £500 per year.

“Aldi is once again at the top as the cheapest supermarket in the UK, according to our latest price analysis,” said Which? retail editor, Rina Sevratz.

“When it comes to the large basket, Asda shows its superiority as the cheapest supermarket without membership.”

“With the approaching autumn evenings and cold, spending will undoubtedly be a major concern for many households. The good news is that you can save by choosing the right supermarket.”

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Despite Aldi once again remaining at the top of budget-friendly supermarkets, the situation in the grocery market remains dynamic. Competition among the big chains is constantly increasing, and consumers should keep an eye on the offers, as choosing the right supermarket can significantly impact monthly expenses.